That's not enough information. All we can find from the information given here is the cost of each pocketbook. Let x = the cost of 1 pocketbook Then his profit is 20% of x, or 0.2x So COST + PROFIT = SELLING PRICE x + 0.2x = 7.50 1.2x = 7.50 x =x = 6.25 So each pocketbook cost him $6.25 and he sold each pocketbook for $7.50, making a profit of $1.25 on each pocketbook. And $1.25 is 20% of $6.25. So he might have sold only 1 pocketbook or a million pocketbooks. His profit would be 20% regardless of how many pocketbooks he sold. If you'll type the ENTIRE problem, including ALL the information in the thank-you note form, I will help you. Edwin