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'.

Q: Problem: i bought two books ; for rs . 600 . i sold one at a loss of 15 % and other at a gain of 19 % and then i found each book was sold at the same price . find the cost of the book sold at a loss ? 
Options: a ) 197 , b ) 280 , c ) 189 , d ) 278 , e ) 350

A: e
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Q: Problem: a , b and c enter into partnership . a invests some money at the beginning , b invests double the amount after 6 months , and c invests thrice the amount after 8 months . if the annual gain be rs . 24000 . a ' s share is ? 
Options: a ) 2999 , b ) 8000 , c ) 6000 , d ) 2889 , e ) 6612

A: b
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Q: Problem: a certain car ' s price decreased by 2.5 % ( from the original price ) each year from 1996 to 2002 , during that time the owner of the car invested in a new carburetor and a new audio system for the car , which increased car ' s price by $ 2,500 . if the price of the car in 1996 was $ 22,000 , what is the car ' s price in 2002 ? 
Options: a ) $ 18,400 , b ) $ 19,500 , c ) $ 20,200 , d ) $ 20,400 , e ) $ 21,200

A:
e
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