SOLUTION: If I were to buy some products for £2162 and sold those products for £3402 what percentage have I made?

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Question 765460: If I were to buy some products for £2162 and sold those products for £3402 what percentage have I made?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the difference: 3402 - 2162 = 1240


Divide the difference by the original amount: 1240/2162 = 0.57354


Now multiply by 100 (to get a percentage): 0.57354*100 = 57.354


You have made 57.354% profit (this is approximate)