$A$ sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts to $Rs. 720$ after $2$ years and $Rs. 1020$ after a further period of $5$ years. Find the principal (in $Rs.$).

  • A
    $600$
  • B
    $1740$
  • C
    $120$
  • D
    $6000$

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