Question

An investor paid $180 for one share of stock. He sold the stock for $252. What was the percent increase in the stock price?

Answer 1

140%

Explanation:

The price of the share stock is $180. It was later sold for $252. To find the the difference in percentage, we use the following steps:

1. Multiply 252 with 100.
2. Divide the result with 180.

252 × 100 ÷ 180 = 140