125% of 120% of A = 222
125/100 * 120/100 * A = 222
A = 222 * 2/3 = 148.
This justifies what answer for what question? Q & A:
A sells a Cricket Bat to B at a profit of 20%. B sells it to C at a profit of 25%. If C pays $222 for it, the cost price of the Cricket Bat for A is:
Options:
(A) 150
(B) 148
(C) 130
(D) 160
(E) 210
(B)