Question

The new roller skating rink that opened in town had a loss of $500 the first month and a profit of $123 the second month. What was the total loss for the two months?
A. $377
B. -$377
C. -$623
D. $623

Answer 1

Answer:

B) - $377

Step-by-step explanation:

Loss for the first month = -$500

Profit for the second month = + $123

Total loss for two months  = -$500 + $ 123

= - $377

Hint: if two numbers have different signs, then subtract and put the sign of bigger number.

Answer 2

Answer:

B -377 i got 100% on test!!!

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