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A man purchases an equal number of oranges at two different rates: 3 for Rs 13 and 5 for Rs 20. He then sells all the oranges at a rate of 4 for Rs 15. What is his overall percentage gain or loss?

A 15% profit

B 10% loss

C 12.5% loss

D 10% profit

E 20% loss

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