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 candidate got 35 % of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 2340 votes . how many votes were cast ? 
Options: a ) 7500 , b ) 3388 , c ) 2665 , d ) 7800 , e ) 2661

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: seed mixture x is 40 % ryegrass and 60 % bluegrass by weight ; seed mixture y is 25 % ryegrass and 75 % fescue . if a mixture of x and y contains 31 % ryegrass , what percent of the weight of the mixture is from mixture x ? 
Options: a ) 20 % , b ) 30 % , c ) 40 % , d ) 50 % , e ) 60 %

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: each month a retailer sells 100 identical items . on each item he makes a profit of $ 60 that constitutes 10 % of the item ' s price to the retailer . if the retailer contemplates giving a 5 % discount on the items he sells , what is the least number of items he will have to sell each month to justify the policy of the discount ? 
Options: a ) 191 , b ) 213 , c ) 221 , d ) 223 , e ) 226

SOLUTION:
d