A cloth merchant has announced 25% rebate in prices. If one needs to have a rebate of Rs. 40. Then how many shirts each costing Rs.32 he should purchase?

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A cloth merchant has announced 25% rebate in prices. If one needs to have a rebate of Rs. 40. Then how many shirts each costing Rs.32 he should purchase?

A. 6
B. 5
C. 10
D. 7
Explanation:
The number of shirts = X
Rebate = (25/100 × 32 X) = 8X
8X = 40 or X = 5