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The cost prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at 20% profit, whereas B is sold for Rs 54.60 more than the selling price of A. If the overall profit earned on selling A and B is 28%, then what is the cost price of each article?

A)Rs 348

B)Rs 345

C)Rs `341.25`

D)Rs `342.75`

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