document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=182344>Question 182344</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Fred invested $350 in the stock market. The value of his investment increased by 25%, and then later decreased by 40%. How much did the investment decrease in value from the time he first invested? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The 25% increase:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$350*(1+25%)=$350*(1.25)=$437.50\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The 40% decrease:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$437.50*(1-40%)=$437.50*(0.6)=$262.50\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "But, don't forget to answer the question!  It decreased by:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$350-$262.50=<BR>\n" );
document.write( "$87.50 (or 25%) </SPAN>\n" );
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