Answer:
Option a. $2,411.44
Step-by-step explanation:
In the table the profit of Mr. Brown's store in all quarters of 2012 was given.
In Quarter 1 Profit was = $9,841.28
In Quarter 2 profit was = $8,957.67
In Quarter 3 profit was = $7,429.84
In Quarter 4 profit was = $11,095.67
To find out the difference between the profits earned in the first quarter and the third quarter, we subtract it.
Difference between profits = 9,841.28 - 7,429.84 = $2,411.44
Answer would be Option a. $2,411.44