Luis bought stock at $65.80. The next day, the price increased $11.95. This new price 3 changed by -4% the following day. What was the final stock price, rounded to the nearest cent? Is your answer reasonable?

OroshiX asked May 15, 2023

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OroshiX asked May 15, 2023

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Answer:

$74.64

Explanation:

$65.80 + $11.95 = $77.75

$77.75 × .96 = $74.74

When the stock decreased by 4%, we had to find 96% of the stock's price at the time of the decrease.

Skaeff answered May 21, 2023

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