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Priya bought a dress at a 50% discount on its MRP and

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Anjali gave Rs. 2500, and Priya had to actually give Rs. 900 as change. Thus, Priya sold it for Rs. 2500 900 Rs. 1600. Let MRP 100y. Profit at 25 on MRP means SP 125y. 125y 1600 y 12.8 MRP Rs. 1280 CP for Priya 50 of 1280 Rs. 640. Priya got Rs. 2500 1500 Rs. 1000 from Anjali. Hence, Profit 1000640640 100 56.25

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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