Question

In 2010 Joe savings account lost $9000 in 2011 it Lost another $10,000 and in 2012 it Lost $17,000 in 2013 it gained $16,000 and in 2014 it gained $12,000. How much more does it have to gain to be worth what it was at the start f 2010

Answer 1

Joe lost $36000 all up. Joe then gained just $28000. SO 36000 - 28000 gives you the answer, 8000

Answer: $8000