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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: 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
answer:
e


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Problem: a discount electronics store normally sells all merchandise at a discount of 10 percent to 30 percent off the suggested retail price . if , during a special sale , an additional 15 percent were to be deducted from the discount price , what would be the lowest possible price of an item costing $ 260 before any discount ? 
Options: a ) $ 130.00 , b ) $ 145.60 , c ) $ 154.70 , d ) $ 182.00 , e ) $ 210.00
answer:
c


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Problem: the price of a coat in a certain store is $ 500 . if the price of the coat is to be reduced by $ 300 , by what percent is the price to be reduced ? 
Options: a ) 10 % , b ) 15 % , c ) 20 % , d ) 60 % , e ) 30 %
answer:

d