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Re: During a certain three-month period, Vandelay Industries reported a $3
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18 May 2023, 05:18
To calculate the approximate percentage increase in profit, we can use the formula:
Percentage Increase = ((New Value - Original Value) / Original Value) * 100%
Let's assume the profit in the first three-month period is the original value, and the profit in the next three-month period is the new value.
Original Value = $3,500
New Value = $6,000
Percentage Increase = (($6,000 - $3,500) / $3,500) * 100%
Percentage Increase = ($2,500 / $3,500) * 100%
Percentage Increase ≈ 71.43%
Rounding to the nearest percent, the approximate percentage increase in profit is 71%.
Therefore, the closest answer choice is E. 70%.