During a period of 6 months, MegaCorp had monthly profits of $3.2 million, $1.8 million, and $6.4 million. Two months had losses of $4.5 million and $2.7 million. The net profit was $7.5 million.

What happened in the month that is not included in the problem data?

A.
The company had a loss of $3.3 million.

B.
The company had a profit of $3.3 million.

C.
The company had a loss of $11.7 million.

D.
The company had a profit of $11.7 million.

Question

During a period of 6 months, MegaCorp had monthly profits of $3.2 million, $1.8 million, and $6.4 million. Two months had losses of $4.5 million and $2.7 million. The net profit was $7.5 million. 

What happened in the month that is not included in the problem data?
 
 A.
The company had a loss of $3.3 million.
 
 B.
The company had a profit of $3.3 million.
 
 C.
The company had a loss of $11.7 million.
 
 D.
The company had a profit of $11.7 million.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, simply add all of the totals together (subtract the losses) and then see which answer will give you a total of 7.5. 

the answer is B. :)