Question

At the beginning of the week a particular stock sold for 29 3/8 per share. At the end of the same week it sold for 31 2/8. What was the amount of the increase per share?

Answer 1

31 2/8 minus 29 3/8
( 31 + 2/8 ) minus ( 29 + 3/8 )
2 plus ( 2/8 - 3/8 )

2 minus 1/8 
1 7/8 answer

Answer 2

Answer: 1 7/8

Explanation: 31 2/8 = 30 10/8

30 10/8 - 29 3/8 = 1 7/8