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A person buys two watches for Rs. 1,000. He sells one at a loss of 5% and the other at 20% gain and on the whole he gains Rs. 50. Find the cost price of each watch.

A

Rs. 150

B

Rs. 90

C

Rs. 75

D

Rs. 100

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