The price of stock increased by 8% last year and decreased by 6% this year. What is the net percentage change in the price of the stock? Select: A) 0.2% B) 0.8% C) 1.2% D) 1.52% E) 2%
(100% + 8%) * (100% - 6%) = 1.08 * 0.94= 
<gadget id="calculator">1.08 * 0.94</gadget>
<output>1.0152</output>
1.0152= 101.52%.   The net percentage change in the price of the stock is (+) 1.52%   The answer is 1.52%
<result>D</result>
The price of stock increased by 8% last year and decreased by 6% this year. What is the net percentage change in the price of the stock?