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Two lots of onions with equal quantity, one costing Rs 10 per kg and the other costing Rs 15 per kg, are mixed together and whole lot is sold at Rs 15 per kg. What is the profit or loss?

A

10% loss

B

10% profit

C

20% profit

D

20% loss

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