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A share of stock is now worth 20% of its value from a year ago. If it is now worth $44,250, what was it worth a year ago?

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Answer:

$8850

Explanation:

44250 divided by 0.2 (output value converted from percentage to decimal)

Similarly, if you want to add percentage, multiply instead of divide!

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