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A manufacturer sells a product to a wholesaler at a profit of 12%. The wholesaler, in turn, sells it to a retailer at a profit of 50%, and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 25%. If the customer pays ₹168, find the cost price (in ₹) for the manufacturer.
Asked in DSSSB MTS · 2026
Successive Selling · Quantitative Aptitude
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