Aditya bought $200$ dozen oranges at $Rs. 10$ per dozen and he spent $Rs. 500$ on transportation. He sold each orange at $Rs. 1$ each. What was his profit or loss $\%$?

  • A
    $5 \%$
  • B
    $6 \%$
  • C
    $4 \%$
  • D
    Can't be determined

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