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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Gain of $2.3 million
Gain of $2.3 million

Loss of $2.3 million

Answer 1

To determine the overall profit over the five-year period from the annual profits provided, you would need to add up all the profits (and losses) from the years 2017 to 2021.

If the total profit calculated yields a positive total, then it would indicate a gain, whereas if the total is negative, it would indicate a loss.

Unfortunately, without the specific numbers from the table, I can't perform the calculations directly. However, you can find the total profit by summing the individual yearly profits. Once you have that number, you can select the appropriate statement:

• If the sum is greater than zero, choose "Gain of $2.3 million"
• If the sum is less than zero, choose "Loss of $2.3 million"

If your calculations give you a total profit of $2.3 million, then the answer would be "Gain of $2.3 million." If it results in a loss, then refer to "Loss of $2.3 million."