On an article the profit is $210 \%$ of the cost price. If the cost price increase by $40 \%$ but the selling price remains constant, approximately what percent of selling price will be the profit?

  • A

    $55$

  • B

    $62$

  • C

    $74$

  • D

    $85$

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