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How much did the statue originally cost him? 2009-02-06
From Debra:
Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $670 which was a 35% profit over his cost. How much ded he statue originally cost him?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Profit percentage (markup and margin) 2007-12-18
From Laura:
If my husband says he sold $11,000 worth of tools and made $1400 on the deal, what is the percent of profit?
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
How much did it originally cost? 2007-04-04
From Megan:
My question is simple:

"-Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $650 which was a 35% profit over his cost. How much did ie originally cost?"

I don't even know where to start could you help?

Answered by Penny Nom.
Profit, markup and discount 2004-02-22
From Kick:
Using the calculation on your website, if I sell something for $885 and my cost is $296, I make $589 profit. How do I calculate the profit percent I made on that transaction?

Profit as a percentage of what it cost me?
Profit as a percentage of what I sold it for?

Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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