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 merchant sells an item at a 20 % discount , but still makes a gross profit of 20 percent of the cost . what percent p of the cost would the gross profit on the item have been if it had been sold without the discount ? 
Options: a ) 20 % , b ) 40 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 60 % , e ) 75 %

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: if a lends rs . 2000 to b at 10 % per annum and b lends the same sum to c at 11.5 % per annum then the gain of b in a period of 3 years is ? 
Options: a ) 90 , b ) 122.5 , c ) 132.5 , d ) 114.5 , e ) 212.5

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: a reduction in the price of petrol by 10 % enables a motorist to buy 5 gallons more for $ 280 . find the original price of petrol ? 
Options: a ) $ 11 , b ) $ 5 , c ) $ 45 , d ) $ 400 , e ) $ 6.2

SOLUTION:
e