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 , 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

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: a merchant sells an item at a 20 % discount , but still makes a gross profit of 20 percent of the cost . what percent p of the cost would the gross profit on the item have been if it had been sold without the discount ?
Options: a ) 20 % , b ) 40 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 60 % , e ) 75 %

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: if a lends rs . 4000 to b at 10 % per annum and b lends the same sum to c at 11.5 % per annum then the gain of b in a period of 3 years is ?
Options: a ) 112.5 , b ) 122.5 , c ) 132.5 , d ) 114.5 , e ) 180

SOLUTION:
e