A sells a bicycle to B and makes a profit of 25%. B sells the same bicycle to C at a profit of 25%. If the final S.P. of the bicycle was Rs. 225, find out the cost price of the bicycle for A. Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 237	B) 126	C) 971	D) 611	E) 144
144xplanation:   Let CP be 100   A sells at 25% profit so SP=125   B sells at 25% profit = 125 x (1+25/100) = 156.25   CP SP   100--- 156.25   x --- 225   CP = 225 x 100/156.25 = 144   ANSW144R: 144
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A sells a bicycle to B and makes a profit of 25%. B sells the same bicycle to C at a profit of 25%. If the final S.P. of the bicycle was Rs. 225, find out the cost price of the bicycle for A.