To calculate the percentage gain on an investment, investors need to first determine how much the investment originally cost or the purchase price. Next, the purchase price is subtracted from the selling price of the investment to arrive at the gain or loss on the investment.
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In calculating the percentage gain or loss on an investment, investors need to first determine the original cost or purchase price.
Next, the purchase price is subtracted from the selling price of the investment to arrive at the gain or loss on the investment.
Take the gain or loss from the investment and divide it by the original amount of the investment or purchase price.
Finally, multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage change in the investment.
