Daily Math Challenge
A stock costs $80 per share. It increases 25%, then decreases 20%. What is the final price per share?
Answer
$80
📝 Step-by-Step Solution
1
After 25% increase: $80 × 1.25 = $100
2
After 20% decrease: $100 × 0.80 = $80
💡 Helpful Hints
• Calculate the increase first
• Then calculate the decrease on the new amount
• Notice you end up back where you started!
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