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A shopkeeper sold an article at 5% profit. If he had sold it at a profit of `17(1)/(2)%` the profit would have been ₹ 25 more. What is the cost price of the article ?

A

Rs 150

B

Rs 300

C

Rs 200

D

Rs 250

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