A stock drops 20% then rises 25%. What is the net percentage change?

A +5%

B 0%

C −5%

D +10%

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Start at 100. Drop 20%: 80. Rise 25%: 80 × 1.25 = 100. Net change = 0%.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A stock drops 20% then rises 25%. What is the net percentage change?" is Option B: 0%.

The other options — A) +5%, C) −5%, D) +10% — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Start at 100. Drop 20%: 80. Rise 25%: 80 × 1.25 = 100. Net change = 0%.

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A stock drops 20% then rises 25%. What is the net percentage change?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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