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: a present value of a machine is $ 900 . its value depletiation rate is 25 % per annum then find the machine value before 2 years ? 
Options: a ) $ 1500 , b ) $ 1200 , c ) $ 1600 , d ) $ 1000 , e ) $ 1350
c

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
d

Problem: the balance of a trader weighs 8 % less than it should . still the trader marks up his goods to get an overall profit of 20 % . what is the mark up on the cost price ? 
Options: a ) 40 % , b ) 8 % , c ) 10.4 % , d ) 16.66 % , e ) 9 %

c