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Stock Market – Per-Share Loss
publish date: 2026/05/07 20:14:23.528810 UTC
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On Monday, the value of Maria's 255 shares of stock was at an all-time high. By Friday, the total value had fallen $4,335.
What was her per-share loss that week? Use a signed number.
Correct Answer
-$17
Explanation
Total fall as a signed number: \(-\$4{,}335\). Divided equally over 255 shares:
\[ -4{,}335 \div 255 = -17 \]
Unlike signs → negative. Maria's per-share loss was $17. Check: \(-17 \times 255 = -4{,}335\) ✓
Reference
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