Question

a store makes a profit of $1000 in January. in February the sales are up 25%, but in March the profit is down 25%. The manager says the profit for the march is still $1000. What is his error? What is the actual profit for the march?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The profit is 937.50$ The manager subtracted 25% from januarary's profit, not march's.

Step-by-step explanation:

1000 times 25% is 1250 - 25% = 937.50

Answer 2

Answer:

The profit is 937.50$ The manager subtracted 25% from januarary's profit not march's.

Step-by-step explanation:

1000 times 25% is 1250 - 25% = 937.50