TASK DEFINITION: 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: Problem: a watch was sold at a loss of 10 % . if it was sold for rs . 140 more , there would have been a gain of 2 % . what is the cost price ? 
Options: a ) s . 1000 , b ) s . 1009 , c ) s . 1166.7 , d ) s . 1006 , e ) s . 1002

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: in a restaurant , the profit is 120 % of the cost . if the cost increases by 12 % but the selling price remains constant , approximately what percentage of the selling price is the profit ? 
Options: a ) 30 % , b ) 49 % , c ) 90 % , d ) 100 % , e ) none of these

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: how many ounces of a 60 % salt solution must be added to 50 ounces of a 20 percent salt solution so that the resulting mixture is 50 % salt ? 
Options: a ) 16.67 , b ) 30 , c ) 50 , d ) 60.33 , e ) 150

SOLUTION:
e