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Profit and Loss Calculator

Calculate profit or loss amounts and percentages from cost price and selling price.

Profit and Loss Calculator Result
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Step-by-Step Breakdown:

Enter values and click Calculate.

Mathematical Formula & Method

Profit and Loss Calculator Formula
Profit = SP − CP | Profit % = (Profit / CP) × 100 | Loss % = (Loss / CP) × 100

Worked Examples & Step-by-Step Solutions

Bought for $80, Sold for $100
  1. Profit = 100 − 80 = $20.
  2. Profit % = (20 / 80) × 100 = 25.00%.

How to Use the Profit and Loss Calculator

  1. Enter cost price (CP) and selling price (SP) to see profit/loss amount and percentage.

Important Assumptions & Unit Conventions

  • Percentage is computed on Cost Price by standard accounting definition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is profit percentage calculated?

Divide profit by cost price, then multiply by 100.

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