SOLUTION: A gold chain is sold for $ 635 at a gain of 27 % on the sale price. Find the profit.

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Question 433367: A gold chain is sold for $ 635 at a gain of 27 % on the sale price. Find the profit.
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, Alan3354:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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A gold chain is sold for $ 635 at a gain of 27 % on the sale price. Find the profit.
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.27 * 635 = $171.45

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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$635 = 1.27*W (W = wholesale)
W = 635/1.27 = $500
Profit = 635 - 500 = $135