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I asked the shopkeeper the price of a wrist watch. I found that I had just the required sum of money. When the shopkeeper allowed me a discount of `25%`, I could bought another watch worth ₹ 940 for my younger sister. What is the price which I have paid for my own watch.?

A

Rs. 2700

B

Rs.1800

C

Rs.2820

D

Rs.3760

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