On selling an article for $Rs.\, 170,$ a shopkeeper loses $15 \% .$ In order to gain $20 \%,$ he must sell that article at rupees

  • A

    $215.50$

  • B

    $212.50$

  • C

    $240$

  • D

    $210$

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