In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the gain. Gain is the value by which to multiply the input. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.

Problem: a merchant purchased a jacket for $ 54 and then determined a selling price that equalled the purchase price of the jacket plus a markup that was 40 percent of the selling price . during a sale , the merchant discounted the selling price by 20 percent and sold the jacket . what was the merchant ’ s gross profit on this sale ? 
Options: a ) $ 0 , b ) $ 3 , c ) $ 4 , d ) $ 12 , e ) $ 18
e

Problem: a , b and c enter into partnership . a invests some money at the beginning , b invests double the amount after 6 months , and c invests thrice the amount after 8 months . if the annual gain be rs . 21000 . a ' s share is ? 
Options: a ) 2999 , b ) 2778 , c ) 7000 , d ) 2889 , e ) 6612
c

Problem: if an article is sold at 18 % profit instead of 9 % profit , then the profit would be $ 72 more . what is the cost price ? 
Options: a ) $ 500 , b ) $ 600 , c ) $ 700 , d ) $ 800 , e ) $ 900

d