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: a statue is being carved by a sculptor . the original piece of marble weighed 200 kg . in the first week 20 percent is cut away . in the second week 25 percent of the remainder is cut away . in the third week the statue is completed when 35 percent of the remainder is cut away . what is the weight of the final statue ? 
Options: a ) 97.5 kg , b ) 103 kg , c ) 108 kg , d ) 125 kg , e ) 117 kg
a

Problem: the value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10 % every year . it was purchased 3 years ago . if its present value is rs 8,748 , its purchase price was ? 
Options: a ) rs 16,000 , b ) rs 18,000 , c ) rs 12,000 , d ) rs 14,000 , e ) none of these
c

Problem: a bookseller sells his books at a 20 % markup in price . if he sells a book for $ 24.00 , how much did he pay for it ? 
Options: a ) $ 14.40 , b ) $ 14.00 , c ) $ 10.00 , d ) $ 9.60 , e ) $ 20.00

e