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: machine p and machine q are each used to manufacture 660 sprockets . it takes machine p 10 hours longer to produce 660 sprockets than machine q . machine q produces 10 % more sprockets per hour than machine a . how many sprockets per hour does machine a produce ? 
Options: a ) 5 , b ) 15 , c ) 55 , d ) 95 , e ) 6
[A]: e


[Q]: Problem: you hold some gold in a vault as an investment . over the past year the price of gold increases by 60 % . in order to keep your gold in the vault , you must pay 10 % of the total value of the gold per year . what percentage has the value of your holdings changed by over the past year . 
Options: a ) 45 % , b ) 46 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 55 % , e ) 44 %
[A]: e


[Q]: Problem: carl is facing very difficult financial times and can only pay the interest on a $ 10,000 loan he has taken . the bank charges him a quarterly compound rate of 8 % . what is the approximate interest he pays annually ? 
Options: a ) 1500 , b ) 1750 , c ) 2000 , d ) 3500 , e ) 2500
[A]:
d