$A$ man loses $20 \frac{1}{2} \%$ of his money and after spending $80 \%$ of the remainder,he is left with $Rs. 159$. How much did he have at first? (in $Rs.$)

  • A
    $1000$
  • B
    $1200$
  • C
    $500$
  • D
    $800$

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