$A$ person purchases $8$ pens for ₹ $10$ and sells $10$ pens for ₹ $8$. How much profit or loss percentage does he make?

  • A
    $30 \%$ gain
  • B
    $30 \%$ loss
  • C
    $36 \%$ gain
  • D
    $36 \%$ loss

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