When Ram sold his book for $Rs.\, 255$ he made a loss of $15\%.$ For how much he should have sold it if he wanted to make a profit of $5 \% ?$

  • A

    $275$

  • B

    $315$

  • C

    $295$

  • D

    $335$

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