To determine the difference between the profits Mr. Brown's store earned in the first quarter and the third quarter, let's follow these steps:
1. Identify the profit for the first quarter (Q1).
2. Identify the profit for the third quarter (Q3).
3. Calculate the difference by subtracting the third quarter's profit from the first quarter's profit.
From the given data:
- The profit in the first quarter (Q1) is \[tex]$9,841.28.
- The profit in the third quarter (Q3) is \$[/tex]7,429.84.
Subtract the third quarter's profit from the first quarter's profit:
[tex]\[
9,841.28 - 7,429.84 = 2,411.44
\][/tex]
Thus, the difference between the profits in the first quarter and the third quarter is \[tex]$2,411.44.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. \$[/tex]2,411.44
