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A businessman's earning increased by `25%` in one year but decreased by `4%` next year going this pattern after `5` yrs.his total earning would be `Rs.72000`. What is percent earning ?

A

Rs.10000

B

Rs.80000

C

Rs.40000

D

Rs.54300

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