Question

A stock market fell 75 points over a period of 5 days. What was the average change in the stock market each day?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In 5 days there was a 75 point loss

In 1 day there was a loss of x (which would be the average per day)

5/75 = 1/x                 Cross multiply

5x = 75 * 1

5x = 75                     Divide by 5

5x/5 = 75/5              Do the division

x = 15

The average loss was 15 points a day.

Answer 2

Answer:

15 points

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide the 75 points by the five days to find the average points lost per day.

75 points / 5 days = 15 points per day