[Rs. 150] A sells a bicycle to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays Rs. 225 for

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A sells a bicycle to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays Rs. 225 for it, the cost price of the bicycle for A is:

Rs. 110

Rs. 120

Rs. 125

Rs. 150

Explanation:

125% of 120% of A = 225

125/100 $\times$ 120/100 $\times$ A = 225

A = 225 $\times$ 2/3 = 150.

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