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    Apr 10, 2012, 06:20 PM
    When computing net income or loss, what role does the initial investment play?
    When computing net income or loss, what role does the initial investment play?
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    Apr 11, 2012, 04:28 PM
    Investment provides the facility from which income can be earned. It is not part of the calculation except in determining the rate of return on investment which is calculated after the net income or loss is determined
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