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 distributor sells a product through an online 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 $ 18 per item . what is the price that the buyer observers online if the distributor wants to maintain a 20 % profit on the cost of the item ?
Options: a ) $ 25 , b ) $ 26 , c ) $ 27 , d ) $ 28 , e ) $ 29

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: a total of $ 20,000 was invested in two certificates of deposit at simple annual interest rates of 4 percent and 8 percent , respectively . if the total interest on the two certificates was $ 1,440 at the end of one year , what fractional part of the $ 20.000 was invested at the higher rate ?
Options: a ) 3 / 8 , b ) 4 / 5 , c ) 1 / 2 , d ) 3 / 5 , e ) 3 / 4

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: suganya and suriya are partners in a business . suganya invests rs . 35,000 for 8 months and suriya invests rs . 42,000 for 10 months . out of a profit of rs . 30,570 . suganya ' s share is
Options: a ) rs . 9471 , b ) rs . 12,628 , c ) rs . 262.8 , d ) rs . 241.7 , e ) none

SOLUTION:
d