$A$ person bought a horse and a carriage for $₹ 20000$. Later,he sold the horse at $20 \%$ profit and the carriage at $10 \%$ loss. Thus,he gained $2 \%$ in the whole transaction. The cost price of the horse was (in $₹$)

  • A
    $7200$
  • B
    $7500$
  • C
    $8000$
  • D
    $9000$

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