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Quick Answer:

After four weeks, the theater showed a loss of $100.

 

 

Complete Solution:

For each week, subtract the distributor’s share and other expenses from the theater box-office receipts. The result is the weekly profit (or loss). See the table. After four weeks, the theater has a loss of $100.

W
e
e
k
Box-Office Receipts (R)
Percentage (p) to Distributor
Amount,
A = Rp
to Distributor
Other Expenses (E)
Profit or (Loss) R-A-E
1
$15,000 70% $10,500 $4500 $0
2
$12,000 70% $8400 $4500 -$900
3
$12,000 60% $7200 $4500 $300
4
$10,000 50% $5000 $4500 $500

Total  

-$100

 
   
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