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A merchant bought 200 eggs, out of which 38 eggs were broken. He sold the remaining eggs at the rate of Rs 4.80 per dozen and thus gained 8%. His total investment is :

A

Rs.80

B

Rs.60

C

Rs.45

D

Rs.120

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