Question
A man purchased an article for Rs 2,000. He sold it to the first customer at a 10% loss, and the first customer then sold it to the second customer at a 20% profit. The second customer spent Rs 240 on maintenance and later sold the article for Rs 3,000. What is the percentage profit earned by the second customer on the entire transaction, considering the maintenance cost as well?
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