An electric pump was sold at a profit of $15 \%$. Had it been sold for $Rs. 600$, the profit would have been $20 \%$. What was the former selling price in $Rs.$?

  • A
    $500$
  • B
    $540$
  • C
    $575$
  • D
    $600$

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