A shopkeeper buys an article at $8$ for $Rs\,16$ and sells them at $9$ for $Rs\,20$. What is his gain or loss percent?

  • A

    $10 \%$ loss

  • B

    $10 \%$ gain

  • C

    $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ gain

  • D

    $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ loss

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