$A$ person earns $15 \%$ on an investment but loses $10 \%$ on another investment. If the ratio of the two investments is $3:5$,what is the gain or loss percentage on the two investments taken together (in $\%$)?

  • A
    $0.625$
  • B
    $0.8$
  • C
    $0.9$
  • D
    $1.2$

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