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A person purchases 100 pens at a discount of 10%. The net amount of money spent by the person to purchase the pens is Rs. 600. The selling expenses incurred by the person are 15% on the net cost price. What should be the selling price for 100 pens in order to earn a profit of 25%?
A)Rs. 802.50
B)Rs. 811.25
C)Rs. 862.50
D)Rs. 875

A

Rs. 802.50

B

Rs. 811.25

C

Rs. 862.50

D

Rs. 875

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