$A$ shopkeeper sells goods at $10 \%$ loss on cost price,but uses $20 \%$ less weight. What is his profit or loss percentage?

  • A
    $2 \%$ gain
  • B
    $2 \frac{1}{2} \%$ loss
  • C
    $12 \frac{1}{2} \%$ gain
  • D
    None of these

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