After giving a discount of 10%, a trader still makes a profit of 25%. What is the ratio of the marked price to the cost price?

A. 18 : 25

B. 25 : 18

C. 5 : 4

D. 4 : 3

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Answer: B. 25 : 18

Answer: (B) 25 : 18

SP = 0.9 × MP = 1.25 × CP, so \(\frac{MP}{CP} = \frac{1.25}{0.9} = \frac{125}{90} = \frac{25}{18}\).

MP : CP = 25 : 18.

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