Question

The Melvilles sells records at a flea market every Saturday.On 4 Saturdays in June,they had a profit of $30,lost $20,lost $40,and had a profit of $60.How much was their profit or loss in June?

Answer 1

On the first day you made 30$
On the second day you lost 20$
On the 3rd day you lost 40$
On the final day you made 60$

30+(-20)+(-40)+60
90-60
=30
You had a profit of 30$