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    Question

    The value of a stock increased by 25% in the first

    quarter of the year. In the second quarter, it decreased by 10% from its value at the end of the first quarter. If the stock's value at the end of the second quarter is Rs 225, what was its original value?
    A 235 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original value of stock = 100x Value of stock after first quarter = 125x Value of stock after second quarter = 90% of 125x = 112.5x 112.5x = 225 x = 2 original value of stock = 100x = 200

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