$A$ sells an article to $B$ at $15 \%$ profit. $B$ sells it to $C$ at $10 \%$ loss. If $C$ pays $₹ 517.50$ for it,then $A$ purchased it at:

  • A
    $500$
  • B
    $750$
  • C
    $1000$
  • D
    $1250$

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