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Gain and loss

in business

01 What is Gain and loss in


business?
If the selling price of an asset is
higher than the owner's basis in
that asset, the result is a capital
gain. If the selling price is less
than the basis, the result is a
capital loss.

02 How can you calculate if you


have a gain or a loss?
Take the selling price and
subtract the initial purchase price.
The result is the gain or loss. Take
the gain or loss from the
investment and divide it by the
original amount or purchase price
of the investment.

03What formulas can you use to


calculate it in google?
Go to the formula bar and enter
the formula below: =(C2-
B2)/B2*100. Press Enter.

04 How to use % option in google


spreadsheets and add to the
workshop.
Enter the below formula to D2:
=C2/B2.
Copy it down your table.

By: Alina Pérez

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