$A$ sells an article to $B$ making a profit of $\frac{1}{5}$ of his outlay. $B$ sells it to $C$,gaining $20\%$. If $C$ sells it for $₹ 600$ and incurs a loss of $\frac{1}{6}$ of his outlay,the cost price of $A$ is (in $₹$):

  • A
    $600$
  • B
    $500$
  • C
    $720$
  • D
    $800$

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