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Sean and Dylan Matthews are brothers who each own and operate sports memorabilia shops in neighboring towns. They decide to have a contest to see whose shop can be more profitable for the year. At year-end, Sean's records show sales of $105,000, cost of goods sold of $55,000, and operating expenses of $21,000. The records of Dylan's shop reveal sales of $108,000, cost of goods sold of $62,000, and operating expenses of $19,000. Dylan's shop also had other revenue of $3,000 received for allowing the shop to be used in taping a television show. Each brother claims to have won the contest. Provide explanations as to why each would think so, and then name the winner.
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