By what fraction selling price $(S.P.)$ must be multiplied to get the cost price $(C.P.)$ if the loss is $20 \%$?

  • A
    $\frac{4}{5}$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{6}{5}$

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