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: running at the same rate , 8 identical machines can produce 560 paperclips a minute . at this rate , how many paperclips could 18 machines produce in 6 minutes ? 
Options: a ) 1344 , b ) 3360 , c ) 7560 , d ) 50400 , e ) 67200
c

Problem: the workforce of company x is 60 % female . the company hired 24 additional male workers , and as a result , the percent of female workers dropped to 55 % . how many employees did the company have after hiring the additional male workers ? 
Options: a ) 160 , b ) 220 , c ) 288 , d ) 360 , e ) 420
c

Problem: during a sale of 20 % on everything in a store , a kid is successful in convincing the store manager to give him 20 candies for the discounted price of 14 candies . the store still makes a profit of 18 % on this sale . what is the mark up percentage on each candy ? 
Options: a ) 100 % , b ) 80 % , c ) 75 % , d ) 66 + 2 / 3 % , e ) 55 %

d