A question about "The Truth"

[Fortune Clutterbuck]

In "The Truth" William pays Cripslock 20 dollars to make five copies of his letter which he then forwards to interested parties for 5 dollars each - making by my calculations a profit of 5 dollars a month - however the book says he makes 30 dollars a month.

How does that work then?

It has been niggling me for years

 

[Tonyblack]

It's probably Quantum.

Welcome to the site, Fortune Clutterbuck!

 

[Cool Middle Name]

I think he might get an alternative source of income.

 

[Tonyblack]

I think he might get an alternative source of income.

Long time no see! Good to see you again!

 

[Dotsie]

Maybe he's quoting gross profit instead of net profit, to make his business seem more profitable (like on the Apprentice). Or maybe he's good with words but crap at maths!

 

[Fortune Clutterbuck]

Thank you Mr Black - and you are right it probably is quantum - those butterflies get everywhere

 

[cabbagehead]

He also has some income from all those dwarfs sending letters home but I doubt this source covers the difference.

 

[Tonyblack]

I'd forgotten about the letter for the dwarfs. I guess it depended on how many he wrote and how much he charged.

Presumably he read letters for folk as well.