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 discount electronics store normally sells all merchandise at a discount of 10 percent to 40 percent off the suggested retail price . if , during a special sale , an additional 5 percent were to be deducted from the discount price , what would be the lowest possible price of an item costing $ 500 before any discount ? 
Options: a ) $ 130.00 , b ) $ 285.00 , c ) $ 200.00 , d ) $ 258.00 , e ) $ 210.00

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: a total of $ 20,000 was invested in two certificates of deposit at simple annual interest rates of 6 percent and 8 percent , respectively . if the total interest on the two certificates was $ 1,440 at the end of one year , what fractional part of the $ 20.000 was invested at the higher rate ? 
Options: a ) 3 / 8 , b ) 2 / 5 , c ) 1 / 2 , d ) 3 / 5 , e ) 3 / 4

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: an escalator moves towards the top level at the rate of 11 ft . sec and its length is 126 feet . if a person walks on the moving escalator at the rate of 3 feet per second towards the top level , how much time does he take to cover the entire length . 
Options: a ) 14 sec , b ) 10 sec , c ) 12 sec , d ) 8 sec , e ) 9 sec

SOLUTION:
e