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'P' bought an item and marked it 60% higher than its cost price. He sold it to 'Q' after offering a discount of Rs. 120. 'Q' then increased the price by 25% and sold it to 'R' after giving a 10% discount. If 'Q' made a profit of Rs. 135, what was the profit made by 'P'?

A Rs.420

B Rs.300

C Rs.330

D Rs.250

E None of these

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