A Stock Valued at $150 Increased by 25% and Then

question 298

Multiple Choice

A stock valued at $150 increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. What was the value of the stock after the decrease?

• A) $140.63
• B) $150.00
• C) $187.50
• D) $112.50
• E) $125.00

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