I dont get what a negative sum, a zero sum, or a positive sum is

Answer 1

Hi Milee,

By definition(s):

A negative sum is when the total number of gains and losses amounts to less than zero (i.e. being in the negative, a negative number, or in the red so to speak).

A positive sum is when someone's (financial) resources become increased in any given way, with the creation of a strategy to satisfy everybody's needs and wants all around.

A zero sum is when one side gains and the/another side loses. This typically means the side that wins profits at the expense of the losing side.