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'.

[EX Q]: Problem: a merchant sells an item at a 20 % discount , but still makes a gross profit of 20 percent of the cost . what percent p of the cost would the gross profit on the item have been if it had been sold without the discount ? 
Options: a ) 20 % , b ) 40 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 60 % , e ) 75 %
[EX A]: c

[EX Q]: Problem: kanul spent $ 5000 in buying raw materials , $ 200 in buying machinery and 30 % of the total amount he had as cash with him . what was the total amount ? 
Options: a ) $ 7456.00 , b ) $ 7500.55 , c ) $ 7428.57 , d ) $ 7852.56 , e ) $ 7864.00
[EX A]: c

[EX Q]: Problem: an article with cost price of 280 is sold at 30 % profit . what is the selling price ? 
Options: a ) 198 , b ) 364 , c ) 369 , d ) 207 , e ) 210
[EX A]:
b