$A$ shopkeeper buys articles at $8$ for $Rs\,16$ and sells them at $9$ for $Rs\,20$. What is his gain or loss percent?

  • A
    $10 \%$ loss
  • B
    $10 \%$ gain
  • C
    $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ gain
  • D
    $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$ loss

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