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How do you calculate Return On Investment - ROI?

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To calculate ROI, the benefit (or return of money or income gained) of an investment is divided by the cost of the investment. ROI is usually shown as a percentage. This formula can also be used to suit a number of different situations.
Here is the formula for ROI:
(Income from Investment - Cost of Investment) / Total Cost of Investment = ROI

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