###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?, ### Assistant: Alton earns $8 x 7 = $56 per week.
Therefore, his weekly profit after paying the rent is $56 - $20 = $36. 
 So the answer is :  36