1. Jack bought a computer for $2000.00 dollars and was forced to sell it for $1,800.00 a. How much money did he lose on the transaction? b. Express his loss as a percent?   2. An article is bought for $750.00 and is sold at a gain of 20%. How much more will be gained. What was the final selling price?

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1. Jack bought a computer for $2000.00 dollars and was forced to sell it for $1,800.00

a. How much money did he lose on the transaction?

b. Express his loss as a percent?

 

2. An article is bought for $750.00 and is sold at a gain of 20%. How much more will be gained. What was the final selling price?

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