Answer:
20 shares.
Step-by-step explanation:
Starting price paid = 30 * x
Ending price received = 12 * x
Loss = 360
Difference = 30x - 12x = 360
Equation
30x - 12x = 360 Combine the terms on the left
18x = 360 Divide by 18
18x/18 = 360/18 Do the division
x = 20 << Answer
He bought 20 shares of the company originally.
6.5
5.1+7.9=13
13 divided by 2
= 6.5
5+(23xN)
I think this is right. Sorry if I'm wrong.
Add 3/7 to the equation for x= 4 3/7 which is your final answer. X is 4 3/7.
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