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Mahesh earned a profit of 20% by selling...

Mahesh earned a profit of 20% by selling 60 apples at the rate of 42.50 for 5 apples. Then the total cost, at which the apples were bought is

A

Rs 452

B

Rs 425

C

Rs 450

D

Rs 485

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