1. at the start of the month, the value of an investment was $48.45. by the end of the month the value of…

1. at the start of the month, the value of an investment was $48.45. by the end of the month the value of the investment was $ - 13.80. what was the value, in dollars, of the investment change?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Identify initial and final values
Initial value = $48.45$, Final value = $- 13.80$
Step2: Calculate the change
Change = Final value - Initial value = $-13.80 - 48.45$ $=- (13.80 + 48.45)$ $=-62.25$
Answer:
$-62.25$