SOLUTION: a clock which costs $160 is sold for $200. Calculate the profit as a percentage of the cost.

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Question 814956: a clock which costs $160 is sold for $200. Calculate the profit as a percentage of the cost.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
a clock which costs $160 is sold for $200. $200-$160 =$40 profit
Calculate the profit as a percentage of the cost. = 25%
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