A. Rs. 72
B. Rs. 90
C. Rs. 66
D. Rs. 96
E. None of these
Explanation:
Let CP = Rs. 100x
SP = Rs. 120x
MP = 120x/80 * 100 = Rs. 150x
D = Rs. 150x – Rs. 120x = Rs. 30x
D – P = 30x – 20x = Rs. 6, 10x = Rs. 6
120x = 120/10 * 6 = Rs. 72
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