Question

Janet sells custom artwork online. Her business profits for the month of August are shown in the table.

Week Profit
week 1 $56.92
week 2 -$16.54
week 3 $45.58
week 4 -$21.74

How much more profit did Janet make in week 2 than in week 4?

Answer 1

Answer:

Janet made a profit of $5.20 in week 2 than in week 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Week Profit

week 1 $56.92

week 2 -$16.54

week 3 $45.58

week 4 -$21.74

Let profit be = P

The profit made in week 2 than in week 4 is given by:

$-16.54-(-21.74)$

$-16.54+21.74$

P = $5.20

So, Janet made a profit of $5.20 in week 2 than in week 4.