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Profits in the second quarter for a local retailer were 112% of that in the first quarter. Profits in the third quarter were 87% of that in the first quarter. The profit for the three quarters combined exceeded $255.00. What were the profit for each quarter.

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Profits in the second quarter for a local retailer were 112% of that in the first quarter. Profits in the third quarter were 87% of that in the first quarter. The profit for the three quarters combined exceeded $255.00. What were the profit for each quarter.

let x - profits for 1st quarter

   y - profits for 2nd quarter

   z - profits for 3rd quarter

   y = 1.12x

   z = 0.87x

x+y+z > 225

x + 1.12x +  0.87x > 225

2.99x > 225