A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 600
C. Cannot be determined
D. None of these
Explanation:
Profit is maximum when C.P is minimum and S.P Maximum.
Thus, C.P = Rs. (200 × 8) = Rs. 1600
S.P = Rs. (425 × 8) = Rs. 3400
Gain = Rs. 1800
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