Question

On tuesday the value of stock decreased by 1/2 point. On Wednesday, the value increased by 3/4 point. On thursday the value decreased by 3/8 point. what integer represents the change in stock value after three days?

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Answer 1

Answer:4x+3)/8

Explanation:

Answer 2

(4x+3)/8

Explanation:

Lets assume the integer for value of stock originally = x

On Tuesday, it was decreased by 1/2 , x-1/2 =1/2x

On wednesday, the value inceased by 3/4=1/2x + 3/4= (2x+3)/4

Thursday the value decreased by 3/8 ,= (2x+3)/4 -3/8 =(4x+3)/8