A restaurant manager lost $415 in business during the month of January. Business picked up in February, and he ended the month with a profit of $1580. What was the managers profit after January and February?

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A restaurant manager lost $415 in business during the month of January. Business picked up in February, and he ended the month with a profit of $1580.  What was the managers profit after January and February?

Steve · Answer

just subtract his initial loss from the subsequent profit: 1580-415 = ?

David · Answer

1165