A Stock Closed at $12

question 64

Multiple Choice

A stock closed at $12.80 on Monday. By Friday, the closing price was $11.52. Find the percent decrease.

• A)90%
• B)15%
• C)10%
• D)8%

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Savings

The portion of income not spent on current consumption, often put aside for future use or investment.

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Organizations engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, typically structured as partnerships, sole proprietorships, or corporations.

Corporations

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Proprietorships

Businesses that are owned and operated by a single individual, with no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity.