In an examination,the average marks were found to be $60$. The marks of $80$ candidates had to be changed from $95$ to $70$ each,and the average came down to $55$ marks. The total number of candidates who attended the examination was:

  • A
    $250$
  • B
    $300$
  • C
    $400$
  • D
    $450$

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