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x and y are two articles sold by a trader. The cost price of x equals the selling price of y. x is sold at 25% profit, y's cost price is 25% less than it's selling price. Find the overall profit/loss percentage made by the trader.

A

0

B

`33(1/3)%`

C

`28(4/7)%`

D

20

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