A trader buys two articles for $Rs.\, 4000$ each. While selling if he gains $12.5 \%$ on one and loses $20 \%$ on the other, then what will be the overall loss percent?

  • A

    $2.5$

  • B

    $3.75$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $5.25$

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