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document.write( "Mrs. Jones spent  $7.50.\r\n" );
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document.write( "She gained  12*0.60 + (25-12)*0.55  dollars =  $14.35.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Since she gained more than she spent, she made a profit.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The percentage profit is   = 91  %,  or  91.33%  rounded.\r\n" );
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