A discount of 15% on one article is the same as discount

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A discount of 15% on one article is the same as discount of 20% on a second article. The costs of the two articles can be :

1. ₹ 85, ₹ 60
2. ₹ 60, ₹ 40
3. ₹ 40, ₹ 20
4. ₹ 80, ₹ 60

Correct Option: D

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15% of 80 =	80 × 15	= 12
	100

and 20% of 60 =	60 × 20	= ₹ 12
	100

Therefore, 15% of 80 and 20% of 60 are same. Hence the cost prices should be ₹ 80 and ₹ 60.