How much is a 100% return on $10,000?

Question

Just trying to figure out numbers in investment. Haven't found a site that breaks it down in simple terms.

Answer 1

returns in dollars = percent return*amount_invested / 100

in your case = 100*10,000/100 = 10,000

so you will end up with the 10,000 you invested plus the 10,000 that you made for a total of 20,000

Answer 2

A 100% return on $10,000 is $10,000 meaning that you would double your money.

Answer 3

$10,000 -- i.e., the original sum has doubled.  Which is about what you will get if you invest at a 6% return for 12 years.