Question

The stock market gained 45 points on Tuesday and lost 32 points on Wednesday. It had closed on Monday at 2760 points. Where did the market close on Wednesday?

Answer 1

2760(market on monday) + 45(how much gained on tuesday) = 2805 (points on tuesday)

2805(point on tuesday) - 32(how much lost on wednesday) = 2773 (points on wednesday/the answer)

Answer 2

The market closed with a rating of 2773 points on Wednesday.

Explanation:

Lets start with what we know:

Monday at close it had a rating of 2760 points.

Tuesday it gained 45 points.

Wednesday it had lost 32 points.

Once written out it becomes less intimidating to answer.

Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday = Answer

2760 + 45 - 32

= 2805 - 32

= 2773