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'.

Input: Consider Input: Problem: the value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10 % every year . it was purchased 3 years ago . if its present value is rs 8,748 , its purchase price was ? 
Options: a ) rs 16,000 , b ) rs 18,000 , c ) rs 12,000 , d ) rs 14,000 , e ) none of these

Output: c


Input: Consider Input: Problem: the difference between c . i . and s . i . on an amount of rs . 15,000 for 2 years is rs . 24 . what is the rate of interest per annum ? 
Options: a ) 8 , b ) 2 , c ) 9 , d ) 4 , e ) 6

Output: d


Input: Consider Input: Problem: how many pounds of salt at 50 cents / lb must be mixed with 45 lbs of salt that costs 35 cents / lb so that a merchant will get 20 % profit by selling the mixture at 48 cents / lb ? 
Options: a ) 20 , b ) 15 , c ) 40 , d ) 50 , e ) 90


Output: e