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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'.
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Problem: the value of a machine depreciates at 20 % per annum . if its present value is rs . 1 , 50,000 , at what price should it be sold after two years such that a profit of rs . 24,000 is made ? 
Options: a ) 328897 , b ) 120000 , c ) 877888 , d ) 277768 , e ) 188871
answer:
b


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Problem: of the votes cast on a certain proposal , 68 more were in favor of the proposal than were against it . if the number of votes against the proposal was 40 percent of the total vote , what was the total number of votes cast ? ( each vote cast was either in favor of the proposal or against it . ) 
Options: a ) 300 , b ) 340 , c ) 380 , d ) 420 , e ) 460
answer:
b


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Problem: an uneducated retailer marks all his goods at 50 % above the cost price and thinking that he will still make 15 % profit , offers a discount of 15 % on the marked price . what is his actual profit on the sales ? 
Options: a ) 12.50 % , b ) 27.50 % , c ) 14 % , d ) 14.50 % , e ) none
answer:

b