$A$ man bought $500$ metres of electronic wire at $50$ paise per metre. He sold $50 \%$ of it at a profit of $5 \%$. At what percent should he sell the remainder so as to gain $10 \%$ on the whole transaction?

  • A
    $13$
  • B
    $12.5$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $20$

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