Question 120582
Call the gain {{{x}}}, then the loss will be {{{2x}}}
{{{10000 + x - 2x = 8000}}}
{{{10000 - x = 8000}}}
{{{x = 2000}}}
He gained $2000 and then lost $4000 answer
check:
He started with $10000
He gained $2000, so now he has $12000
He last $4000, so now he has $8000
OK