A person sells two articles, each for $Rs.\,1040.$ He incurs $20 \%$ loss on the first and $10 \%$ loss on the second. Find out overall percent loss.

  • A

    $12 \frac{5}{17}$

  • B

    $15 \frac{5}{17}$

  • C

    $13 \frac{3}{4}$

  • D

    None of these

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