What is the difference between the profits mr. brown's store earned in the first quarter and the third quarter? a. $2,411.44b. $2,814.64c. $3,004.54d. $3,214.78

Option a. $2,411.44

Step-by-step explanation:

In the table the profit of Mr. Brown's store in all quarters of 2012  was given.

In Quarter 1 Profit was = $9,841.28

In Quarter 2 profit was = $8,957.67

In Quarter 3 profit was = $7,429.84

In Quarter 4 profit was = $11,095.67

To find out the difference between the profits earned in the first quarter and the third quarter, we subtract it.

Difference between profits = 9,841.28 - 7,429.84 = $2,411.44

Answer would be Option a. $2,411.44