Question

Tessa bought stock in a restaurant for $178.00. Her stock is now worth $256.32. What is the percentage increase of the value of Tessa‘a stock?

Answer 1

44%

Explanation:

Well first you have the starting value $178 and the new value $256.32.

So 256.32 - 178 is 78.32.

So our fraction is 78.32/178.

So we divide them which is .44.

And we have to make a percent which is 44%.

Answer 2

Answer: 44%

Explanation:

Cost of stock = 178

Present value = 256.32

Increase in value = 78.32

= 78.32/178 x 100 = 44%