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Absolute Value

Question 9 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A ? Distance Learning

Oscar bought shares in four different stocks. The chart below shows the changes in the stocks’ values over the past week. Which stock is closest to its purchase price?Oscar’s StocksStockChangeABC Toys–$3Golden Grains+$4Fast Cars–$8XYZ Clothing+$1

Answer
A
ABC Toys
B
Golden Grains
C
Fast Cars
D
XYZ Clothing

Explanation

To find which stock is closest to its purchase price, compare the size of each change without considering whether it is positive or negative. The changes have magnitudes of $3, $4, $8, and $1. The smallest is $1, so XYZ Clothing is closest to its purchase price.

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