The table shows the annual profits (in millions of dollars) of an online skateboard company from 2017 to 2021. Positive numbers represent gains, while negative numbers represent losses. Which statement describes the profit over the five-year period?

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To provide an accurate statement regarding the profit over the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, I'd need to see the specific data from the table you mentioned. However, I can help guide you on how to analyze the data.

  1. Calculate Total Profit: Add all the profits or losses from each year. Positive numbers add to the total, while negative numbers subtract.

  2. Trend Analysis: Look for trends in the annual profits. Are they increasing, decreasing, or fluctuating from year to year?

  3. Average Profit: Calculate the average annual profit by dividing the total profit by the number of years.

  4. Comparative Year Analysis: Determine which years had the largest profits and which had the largest losses.

  5. Overall Summary: A statement might include whether the overall profit for the five-year period is positive or negative, and whether there was consistent growth or decline.

Once you provide the specific profit figures, I can assist in forming a precise statement.