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What is 'net worth'?
Net worth is a way of measuring someone's total financial value. For individuals like Elon Musk, it's calculated by adding up all their assets – like company shares, property, and cash – and then subtracting any debts they owe. So, his $895 billion is what's left after everything is accounted for.
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