Step-by-step explanation:
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," there are several clues that suggest that Gatsby's wealth may have been accumulated from unlawful business practices:
Gatsby's source of income is a mystery: Gatsby's wealth is a mystery to many of the characters in the book. He throws lavish parties and owns a mansion, but nobody knows how he came to be so rich.
Gatsby's association with organized crime figures: Gatsby is known to associate with people who are involved in organized crime, such as Meyer Wolfsheim. Wolfsheim is a notorious gambler and racketeer who is rumored to have fixed the 1919 World Series.
Gatsby's involvement in bootlegging: Bootlegging was a common illegal business during the Prohibition era, and Gatsby is suspected of being involved in it. He is seen with crates of whiskey and is known to have a close relationship with a man who owns a chain of drug stores that are suspected of being involved in bootlegging.
Gatsby's willingness to break the law to win Daisy's love: Gatsby is willing to do whatever it takes to win Daisy's love, including breaking the law. He is willing to help Tom Buchanan sell stolen securities and is willing to take the blame for Myrtle's death even though Daisy was driving the car.
All of these clues suggest that Gatsby's wealth may have been accumulated through unlawful means. However, it is never explicitly stated in the book what Gatsby's business practices were.