If a discount of 16% is given on the marked price of a book, the publisher gains  20%. If the discount is increased to 20% the gain percent is
1) 14 2/7%
2) 14 1/7%
3) 14 3/7%
4) 14 4/7%
5) 14 5/7%

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1) 14 2/7%

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