document.write( "Question 450604: I paid $220 for a piece of slate but sold it for $275 so I made a $55 profit. What is the percentage made? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "I paid $220 for a piece of slate but sold it for $275 so I made a $55 profit.
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document.write( "  What is the percentage made?  55/220 = .25  or a 25% profit
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document.write( " $220 + .25*$220 = $275 \n" );
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