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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