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'.
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Question: Problem: a distributor sells a product through an on - line store , which take a commission of 20 % of the price set by the distributor . the distributor obtains the product from a producer at the price of $ 15 per item . what is the price that the buyer observers on - line if the distributor wants to maintain a 35 % profit on the cost of the item ? 
Options: a ) 18 , b ) 21.6 , c ) 22 , d ) 22.5 , e ) 27.7

Answer: e


Question: Problem: machine p and machine q are each used to manufacture 440 sprockets . it takes machine p 10 hours longer to produce 440 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 ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 10

Answer: b


Question: Problem: a shopkeeper sold an article offering a discount of 5 % and earned a profit of 38.7 % . what would have been the percentage of profit earned if no discount had been offered ? 
Options: a ) 28.5 , b ) 46 , c ) 30 , d ) data inadequate , e ) none of these

Answer:
b