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The item "Butter" is marked up by Rs. 490 above the cost price. Subsequently, a discount is applied, resulting in a 12% profit for the entire transaction. If the discount offered had been Rs. 147 less, the profit would have been 18%. Determine the original discount offered.

A Rs.196

B Rs.250

C Rs.296

D Rs.165

E none of these

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