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

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

Explanation:

Answer 2

B) - $377

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.