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4MA1/2F Nov 2021, Question 22: Profit and Loss

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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Calculate Victor's percentage profit after buying 12 bottles of apple juice for $21 and selling each at $2.45.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Selling price: 12 × 2.45 = $29.40
  2. 2Profit: 29.40 − 21 = $8.40
  3. 3Percentage profit: 8.40 ÷ 21 × 100 = 40%

Answer40

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