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Figure This!
 

Quick Answer:
The total profit was $2.

Complete Solution:
In this situation, profit equals the selling price minus your cost.

On the first sale, you made a profit of $1. On the second, you made another $1 profit.

The total profit was $2.

Paid
Sold
Profit or Loss
- $6
+ $7
+ $1
- $8
+ $9
+ $1
Total
+ $2
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