Question

Marie plays the state lottery. During the lotteries in June, she lost $10, won $20, lost $8, lost $12, and won $25. What was the net result of her playing?

Answer 1

Her net result is +$15.

Explanation:

If Marie lost then it would be a negative sign and if she won then it would be a positive sign. For this case add the ones she lost which would total $30 and add the ones she won which would total $45. Subtract the money she won with the money she lost to get a net result of +$15.

Answer 2

The answer to your question is Marie won 15$