Question

Carlton bought stock at $5.25 for each share. The price of the stock decreased $3.75 after one month. It then increased $1.85 and $2.25 over the next two months. What is the price of the stock now?

Answer 1

They have $4.10

Explanation:

Take out all the other stuff my 1.85 and 2.25 because all that other stuff doesn't matter now just add $1.85 + $2.25

1 1

+ 1.85

2.25

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$4.10

Answer 2

The price of the stock is now $5.60

Explanation:

$5.25 - $3.75 = $1.50

$1.50 + $1.85 + $2.25 = $5.60