An object is taken to a height above the surface of earth at a distance $\frac{5}{4} R$ from the centre of the earth. Where radius of earth, $R=6400\,km$. The percentage decrease in the weight of the object will be $....\%$

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  • A

    $36$

  • B

    $50$

  • C

    $64$

  • D

    $25$

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