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A boys was asked to find the value of `(3)/(8)` of a sum of money.Instead of multiplying the sum by `(3)/(8)` he divided it by `(3)/(8)` and then his answer exceeded by Rs.55. Find the correct answer?

A

Rs. 9

B

Rs. 24

C

Rs. 64

D

Rs. 1,320

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