Vijay sold a watch at a gain of $5 \%$. Had he sold it for $Rs.\, 72$ more, he would have gained $13 \%$. Find out the cost price of the watch. (in $Rs.$)

  • A

    $900$

  • B

    $910$

  • C

    $870$

  • D

    None of these

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