SOLUTION: Miko's class follow the stock market reports for the xyz company. in one week xyz's stock price changed by -2 1/8 points. the following week, the stock price changed by another -1

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Question 27813: Miko's class follow the stock market reports for the xyz company. in one week xyz's stock price changed by -2 1/8 points. the following week, the stock price changed by another -1 3/4 points. how many points did the stock drop in this time period?
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the toatal change in xyz's stock price, you will need to add (-2 1/8) and (-1 3/4).
-2 1/8 + (-1 3/4) = -2 1/8 + (-1 6/8) = -3 7/8
The stock price dropped a total of 3 7/8 points.