A sells an article to B at a profit of 25%, and B sells it to C at a profit of 20%. C pays ₹225 more than A's cost price. What is A's cost price?

A. ₹450

B. ₹375

C. ₹500

D. ₹400

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Answer: A. ₹450

Answer: (A) ₹450

C pays 1.25 × 1.2 = 1.5 times A's CP. The extra 0.5 × CP = ₹225, so CP = ₹450.

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