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Mariam is selling cakes at a summer fete. She spends a total of £36 on ingredients. She makes a total of 60 cupcakes to sell at £1.50 each. She sells all of the cupcakes. Calculate her percentage profit.
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Mariam is selling cakes at a summer fete.

She spends a total of £36 on ingredients.
She makes a total of 60 cupcakes to sell at £1.50 each.
She sells all of the cupcakes.
Calculate her percentage profit.

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60*1.50=90
36/90= 40%
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