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A merchant bought a sofa and a bed at the same cost. He marked the sofa 60% above the CP and the bed 40% above the CP. He sold the sofa at a 30% discount and the bed at a 20% discount. If the total profit made is Rs 3,600, find the selling price of the sofa.

A Rs 15,000

B Rs 15,600

C Rs 16,800

D Rs 17,400

E None of these

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