If a stock valued at $40 per share increases by 20% and then decreases by 25% what is the resulting value of the stock?

$36

Step-by-step explanation:

The stock value of $40 increased by 20%.

Increased value

= 20% of $40

= (20/100) × $40

= $800/100

= $8

New stock value

= Initial value + increased value

= $40 + $8

= $48

Then, the value decreased by 25%.

Decreased value

= 25% of $48

= (25/100) × $48

= $1200/100

= $12

New stock value

= Initial value + decreased value

= $48 - $12

= $36

So, the resulting stock value is $36.

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