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 bowl was filled with 10 ounces of water , and 0.014 ounce of the water evaporated each day during a 50 - day period . what percent of the original amount of water evaporated during this period ? 
Options: a ) 0.004 % , b ) 0.04 % , c ) 0.40 % , d ) 7 % , e ) 40 %

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: jaclyn buys $ 10 000 worth of debentures in a company . she earns 9.5 % p . a . simple interest , paid to her quarterly ( that is , every 3 months ) . if the agreed period of the debenture was 18 months : calculate the amount of interest jaclyn will earn for each quarter 
Options: a ) 237.5 , b ) 234 , c ) 289.5 , d ) 345 , e ) none of these

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: how much more would rs . 50000 fetch , after two years , if it is put at 20 % p . a . compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20 % p . a . compound interest payable yearly ? 
Options: a ) 482 , b ) 1205 , c ) 992 , d ) 837 , e ) 923

SOLUTION:
b