Question

At the beginning of the day the stock market goes up 40 1/4 points and stays at this level for most of the day. At the end of the day the stock market goes down 90 1/2 points from the high at the beginning of the day. What is the total change in the stock market from the beginning of the day to the end of the​ day?

Answer 1

To find the total change in the stock market from the beginning of the day to the end of the day, you can calculate the net change by subtracting the decrease from the increase:

Increase at the beginning: 40 1/4 points
Decrease at the end: -90 1/2 points (since it's a decrease)

First, let's convert the fractions to a common denominator:

1/4 = 2/8
1/2 = 4/8

Now, calculate the net change:

40 2/8 - 90 4/8 = -50 2/8

Simplifying further:

-50 2/8 = -50 1/4

So, the total change in the stock market from the beginning of the day to the end of the day is a decrease of 50 1/4 points.

Answer 2

Answer: the stock market decreased by 49 1/4 points.

Step-by-step explanation: just because