$A$ man purchases some oranges at the rate of $3$ for $₹ 40$ and the same quantity at $5$ for $₹ 60$. If he sells all the oranges at the rate of $3$ for $₹ 50$,find his gain or loss percent (to the nearest integer).

  • A
    $31 \% \text{ loss}$
  • B
    $31 \% \text{ profit}$
  • C
    $34 \% \text{ loss}$
  • D
    $32 \% \text{ profit}$

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