what is the difference between profit and gain?

Answer Posted / d subbulakshmi

Profit can be received within short period in the business... 
Example : revenue less cost of expenses. 

Gain can be received by long period only.... 
Example : By investing in shares and selling after a long time for deriving benefits called Gain. 

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