On an article,the profit is $210 \%$ of the cost price. If the cost price increases by $40 \%$ but the selling price remains constant,approximately what percent of the selling price will be the profit?

  • A
    $55$
  • B
    $62$
  • C
    $74$
  • D
    $85$

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