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

  • A

    $600$

  • B

    $500$

  • C

    $720$

  • D

    $800$

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