Justin has a summer lawn care business and earns $40 for each lawn he mows. He also pays $35 per week in business expenses. Which of the following expressions represents Justin's profit after x weeks if he mows m number of lawns?
A
40m − 35x
explanation
His profit will be his income minus his expenses. He will earn $40 for each lawn, or 40m. He pays $35 in expenses each week, or 35x.
profit = 40m − 35x
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