A man loses $20 \frac{1}{2} \%$ of his money and after spending $80 \%$ of the remainder, he is left with $Rs.\, 159 .$ How much did he have at first? (in $Rs.$)

  • A

    $1000$

  • B

    $1200$

  • C

    $500$

  • D

    $800$

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