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The price of one stock fell $12.50 in five days. How much did the stock’s price change each day (on average)?

A. -2.50
B. 2.50
C. 64
D. -64

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User Choo
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Answer:

A, -2.50

Explanation:

12.50 divided by 5 is 2.50 and since it said it fell, as in went down, the answer should be negative

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User Geoboy
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Answer:

  • In 1 day, the change was -2.50 dollars on an average.

Explanation:

The word "fell' defines negative.

  • -12.50 = 5 days
  • => 1 day = -12.50/5
  • => 1 day = -2.50

Hence, in 1 day, the change was -2.50 dollars on an average.

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