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Jai bought a helmet and a pair of skates. The helmet cost £40. He sold both items for £172. Jai made a 135% profit on the cost of the helmet and a 60% profit on the total cost. What was the percentage
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Jai bought a helmet and a pair of skates.

The helmet cost £40.
He sold both items for £172.
Jai made a 135% profit on the cost of the helmet and a 60% profit on the total cost.
What was the percentage profit on the skates?
Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

User Predrag Samardzic
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%224 profit is the answer
User Doron Gold
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Answer:

it is %224 profit on the skates

Explanation:

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