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

Answer:

The overall change is 116points gained

Step-by-step 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