$A$ pen was sold for a certain sum and there was a loss of $20 \%$. Had it been sold for $Rs. 12$ more,there would have been a gain of $30 \%$. What would be the profit percentage if the pen was sold for $Rs. 4.80$ more than the original selling price?

  • A
    $15 \%$
  • B
    $23 \%$
  • C
    $29 \%$
  • D
    No profit,no loss

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