$A$ person sells two articles,each for $Rs. 1040$. He incurs $20 \%$ loss on the first and $10 \%$ loss on the second. Find out the overall percent loss.

  • A
    $12 \frac{5}{17} \%$
  • B
    $15 \frac{5}{17} \%$
  • C
    $13 \frac{3}{4} \%$
  • D
    None of these

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