SOLUTION: Profits in the second quarter for a local retailer were 112% of that in the first quarter. Profits in the third quarter were 87% of the first quarter. the profit fot the the three

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Question 473594: Profits in the second quarter for a local retailer were 112% of that in the first quarter. Profits in the third quarter were 87% of the first quarter. the profit fot the the three quaters combined exceeded $255,000. what were the profits for each quarter.
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x+1.12x+.87x=255000
2.99x=255000
x=$85,284.28 ist q
1.12x=$95,518.39 2nd q
0.87x=$74,197.32 3rd q