Question

Last year a business had a profits of $8000. this year it's profits are 5 times as great. what are this year profits

Answer 1

This year profits are $40,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year a business had a profits of $8000.

This year it's profits are 5 times as great.

5 times means
`5*8000`

= $40,000.

Hence, this year profits are $40,000.