Last year Jose sold a painting for $2000. If he made a 25%
profit on the sale, how much had he paid for the painting?
Answer Posted / ketan patil
painting sold for $2000.
profit 25%.
then...
100/25 & 2000/?
so 50000/100
25%==$500
&2000-$500
=1500
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