<human>:  Alton owns a business. He is currently renting a space that costs $20 per week. If Alton earns $8 per day, how much is his total profit every week?
<bot>: How much does Alton earn in a week? ** Alton earns $8 x 7 = $<<8*7=56>>56 per week.
How much is Alton's total profit every week? ** Therefore, his weekly profit after paying the rent is $56 - $20 = $<<56-20=36>>36.
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