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The profit percentage of A and B is same on selling the articles at ₹ 1800 each but A calculates his profit on the selling price while B calculates it correctly on the cost price which is equal to`20%`. What is the difference in their profits?

A

Rs. 360

B

Rs. 60

C

Rs. 540

D

Rs. 450

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