Question

A share of stocks gained 12 points, then lost 114 points, and then gained 218 points. Find the overall change in its value.

Answer 1

its 116

Explanation:

12 - 114

-102 + 218 = 116

Answer 2

The overall change is 116points gained

Explanation:

Points gained = 12points

Points lost = 114points

Points gained = 218points

Unknown:

Overall change in its value = ?

Solution:

The overall change = Total points gained - Total points lost

= (218 + 12) - 114

= 116points

The overall change is 116points gained