A Jeweler paid $6 800 for 165 bracelets bought in china. The Customs Department in his country charged him $1 360 in duty. (a) Calculate the TOTAL cost of the 165 bracelets inclusive of duty the jeweler sold the 165 bracelets at a selling price of 68.85 each (b)calculate the total profit made on the sale of 165 bracelets. (c) Calculate the profits as a percentage of the cost price, giving your answer to the nearest whole number. Show working, please.

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A Jeweler paid $6 800 for 165 bracelets bought in china. The Customs Department in his country charged him $1 360 in duty.

(a) Calculate the TOTAL cost of the 165 bracelets inclusive of duty

the jeweler sold the 165 bracelets at a selling price of 68.85 each

(b)calculate the total profit made on the sale of 165 bracelets.


(c) Calculate the profits as a percentage of the cost price, giving your answer to the nearest whole number.
Show working, please.

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