A man sold three-fifth of his articles at a gain of 16% and the remaining at the cost price. Find the gain earned by him in the whole transaction.

A

$$9\frac{3}{5}\%$$ gain

B

$$12\frac{1}{5}\%$$ loss

C

$$7\frac{3}{4}\%$$ gain

D

$$11\frac{1}{2}\%$$ loss