At the start of 2018, Gina had an estimated wealth of $150,000. During the year of $2018, she earned a total salary of $80,000, spent $30,000 and the value of her stocks fell by $20,000. What is the value of her wealth at the end of 2018? Group of answer choices $210,000 $200,000 $180,000 $100,000

At the start of 2018, Gina had an estimated wealth of $150,000. During the year of $2018, she earned a total salary of $80,000, spent $30,000 and the value of her stocks fell by $20,000. What is the value of her wealth at the end of 2018? Group of answer choices $210,000 $200,000 $180,000 $100,000

Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)

16th Edition

ISBN:9781305506725

Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Publisher:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Chapter27: Investment, The Capital Market, And The Wealth Of Nations

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