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An article is sold at 20 % profit. If its CP and SP are less by Rs. 10 and Rs. 5 respectively the percentage of profit increases by 10 %. Find the cost price.

A

Rs. 40

B

Rs. 80

C

Rs. 60

D

Rs. 50

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