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A man purchases two clocks A and B at a total cost of Rs. 650. He sells A with 20% profit and B at a loss of 25% and gets the same selling price for both the clocks. What are the purchasing prices of A and B respectively

A man purchases two clocks A and B at a total cost of Rs. 650. He sells A with 20% profit and B at a loss of 25% and gets the same selling price for both the clocks. What are the purchasing prices of A and B respectively ?

(a)

Rs. 225; Rs. 425

(b)

Rs. 250; Rs. 400

(c)

Rs. 275; Rs. 375

(d)

Rs. 300; Rs. 350

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