how many points do you lose when you ask a question?

You lose 5 but you get 3 back when you choose best answer. Check the link.

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/info/scoring_system;_y...

You do not "lose" any, you have to "invest" 5 points for asking a question. But remember this: if you choose a BA before the answering period is over (4 days, extended 8 days), you will get 3 of those points back!

You lose 5 points.

You lose 5. I just gained 2.

You lose 5 points.

Hope This helped!!!!!

5 points but you can get 3 back, when you pick best answer.

You gain 2.