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Priya bought a dress at a 50% discount on its MRP and claims to sell it at a profit of 25% of the MRP. When Anjali offered her a Rs. 2500 banknote, Priya cheated by giving her Rs. 1500 instead of Rs. 900 as change. Find Priya's overall profit percentage.

A 16.25%

B 56.25%

C 25%

D 42.5%

E 72.5%

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