Which one is correct?
Hello.
Could anyone tell me if the word "profit" should be always used in the singular form or plural one??
I would like to know when to use the word "profit" in the singular form with an article "a".
I saw some news using the word "profit" without an article "a" as well as "s" for plural.

Ex)
(1)When your company makes A profit, the equity created can be reinvested back into your company.
(2)British Steel made profit in first year after Tata sale.

Thank you for your help in advance.

Question

Which one is correct?
Hello. 
Could anyone tell me if the word "profit" should be always used in the singular form or plural one??
I would like to know when  to use the word "profit" in the singular form with an article "a". 
I saw some news using the word "profit" without an article "a"  as well as "s" for plural.

Ex)
(1)When your company makes A profit, the equity created can be reinvested back into your company.
(2)British Steel made profit in first year after Tata sale.

Thank you for your help in advance.

Answer

Both forms are acceptable, profit can be uncountable and countable.

Answer

Thank you for your help!

Answer

WRONG: British Steel made profit in first year after Tata sale
CORRECT: British Steel made a profit in first year after the Tata sale.

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