SOLUTION: What is the profit margin of a product bought for $145.85 and sold for $214.85?

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Question 244539: What is the profit margin of a product bought for $145.85 and sold for $214.85?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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profit is selling price minus costs
the only cost we know of is the purchase price.
profit margin is the profit divided by selling price.
214.85-145.85
leaves a profit of $69 dollars
69 divided by selling price 214.85=.3211=32%