Solve the problem.A trader bought a stock for $20 and then sold it for $30. He bought it back for $38 and then sold it again for $48. How much did he gain or lose on these transactions?

What will be an ideal response?


He gained $20 on the transactions.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. $500 : $1500;  ;  
B. $1000 : $1500;  ;  
C. $1500 : $500;  ; 3
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. f-1(x) = x2 + 3
B. f-1(x) = x3 - 3
C. f-1(x) = x 
D. Not one-to-one

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