Certain stocks in January were 20% less than they were in February and 30% greater than they were in March. What was the percentage decrease in the stocks from February to March? Select:
A) 31% B) 45% C) 52% D) 61% E) 25%
Let, Stock in February = 100   Then, Stock in January = 100-(20/100)*100= 
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80   January= 30% greater than March = 1.3* Stock in March   i.e. Stock in March = 90 / 1.3 = 69 approximately   % Decrease from February to March = (69 - 100)*100/100 =31%approximately   31%nswer: Option 31%
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Certain stocks in January were 20% less than they were in February and 30% greater than they were in March. What was the percentage decrease in the stocks from February to March?