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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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Problem: an escalator moves towards the top level at the rate of 12 ft . sec and its length is 160 feet . if a person walks on the moving escalator at the rate of 8 feet per second towards the top level , how much time does he take to cover the entire length . 
Options: a ) 10 sec , b ) 8 sec , c ) 9 sec , d ) 7 sec , e ) 12 sec
answer:
b


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Problem: a merchant purchased a jacket for $ 60 and then determined a selling price that equalled the purchase price of the jacket plus a markup that was 25 percent of the selling price . during a sale , the merchant discounted the selling price by 20 percent and sold the jacket . what was the merchant ’ s gross profit on this sale ? 
Options: a ) $ 0 , b ) $ 3 , c ) $ 4 , d ) $ 12 , e ) $ 15
answer:
c


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Problem: the cost price of 12 articles is equal to the selling price of 8 articles . what is the profit percent ? 
Options: a ) 40 % , b ) 45 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 55 % , e ) 60 %
answer:

c