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A necklace is bought for $72. Later, it is sold with a profit of %15. How much is the necklace sold for? After selling the necklace, how much money has been made?
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A necklace is bought for $72. Later, it is sold with a profit of %15.

How much is the necklace sold for?

After selling the necklace, how much money has been made?

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Answer: $82.8, $10.8 profit
Explanation: to find an added percentage of a number, multiply it by 1.[added percentage] or in this case 15. 72(1.15) = 82.8. then for the second question subtract 72 from 82.8 to get a margin of $10.8
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