Multiple choice general knowledge

She's very pleased that they were able to sell their house _____.

  1. to a profit

  2. by a profit

  3. at a profit

  4. from a profit
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct idiomatic expression is 'at a profit' when describing selling something for financial gain. 'To a profit,' 'by a profit,' and 'from a profit' are not standard English constructions.

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