Question

Which shows the correct way to

calculate the percent change if the
original value of your stock was $750
and the new value of your stock is
$1,000?
A. (1,000+ 750)/750 = 230%
B. (750-1,000)/1,000 = -25%
C. (1,000-750)/750 = 33%

Answer 1

The correct way to calculate the percent change between the original value of $750 and the new value of $1,000 is option C.

C. (1,000 - 750)/750 = 250/750 = 1/3 ≈ 0.3333 = 33.33%

Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which represents a percent change of approximately 33.33%.