Question

Last year a business had a profits of $8000. this year it's profits are 5 times as great. what are this year profits

Answer 1

Answer:

This year profits are $40,000.                            

Step-by-step explanation:                                                      

Last year a business had a profits of $8000.

This year it's profits are 5 times as great.

5 times means $5\times8000$                                      

= $40,000.

Hence, this year profits are $40,000.