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A person sells his table at a profit of `12(1)/(2)%` and the chair at a loss of `8(1)/(3)%` but on the whole he gains Rs 25. On the other hand if he sells the table at a loss of 8(1)/(3% and the chair at a profit of `12(1)/(2)%` then he neither gains nor loses. Find the cost price of the table.

A

Rs. 120

B

Rs. 360

C

Rs. 240

D

Rs. 230

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