Question

A stock gained 2 points on Monday, lost 5 points on Tuseday, lost 1 point on Wednesday, gained 4 points on Thursday, and lost 6 points on Friday. Was the net change positive or negative? How much was the gain or loss?

Answer 1

2-5-1+4-6......negative,-6

Answer 2

2 - 5 - 1 + 4 - 6 = - 6

∴ The net change was negative. It lost 6 points