Question

On Tuesday the value of a 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?

Answer 1

The change is -(1/2 + 3/4 + 3/8).
If you add the fractions, you get -(13/8).