The list price of a book is $Rs. 100$. $A$ dealer sells three such books for $Rs. 274.50$ after allowing a discount at a certain rate. Find the rate of discount in $\%$.

  • A
    $8.16$
  • B
    $8.5$
  • C
    $8.34$
  • D
    $8.33$

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