SOLUTION: Andy bought a computer for $5000. He spent $1500 on upgrades and bought a printer for $500. He then sold the computer with the printer for $8500. Calculate his profit or loss.

Question 1168161: Andy bought a computer for $5000. He spent $1500 on upgrades and bought a
printer for $500. He then sold the computer with the printer for $8500.
Calculate his profit or loss.

Answer by ikleyn(52896) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    The profit is  8500 - (5000 + 1500 + 500)  dollars.

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