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A labourer was appointed by a contractor on the condition he would be paid ₹75 for each day of his work but would be, fined at the rate of ₹ 15 per day for his absent. After 20 days, the contractor paid the labourer ₹ 1140. The number of days the labourer absented from work was

A

3 days

B

5 days

C

4 days

D

2 days

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