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'.

Q: Problem: at the end of the month , a certain ocean desalination plant ’ s reservoir contained 26 million gallons of water . this amount is eighth the normal level . if this amount represents 65 % of the reservoir ’ s total capacity , how many million gallons short of total capacity is the normal level ? 
Options: a ) 15 , b ) 25 , c ) 35 , d ) 45 , e ) 55

A: c
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Q: Problem: a merchant gets a 5 % discount on each meter of fabric he buys after the first 2,000 meters and a 7 % discount on every meter after the next 1,500 meters . the price , before discount , of one meter of fabric is $ 2 , what is the total amount of money the merchant spends on 7,000 meters of fabric ? 
Options: a ) $ 13,360 , b ) $ 14,450 , c ) $ 15,720 , d ) $ 16,780 , e ) $ 17,240

A: a
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Q: Problem: a shopkeeper sells 20 % of his stock at 10 % profit ans sells the remaining at a loss of 5 % . he incurred an overall loss of rs . 450 . find the total worth of the stock ? 
Options: a ) 20029 , b ) 22500 , c ) 20289 , d ) 20027 , e ) 20026

A:
b
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