A's marks 25% more than B's, B's 20% less than C's. A gets 200, C's marks: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's marks 25% more than B's, B's 20% less than C's. A gets 200, C's marks:

A. 180

B. 210

C. 200

D. 190

Answer: Option C

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A=1.25B, B=0.8C → A=1.25×0.8C = C, so C=200.

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