The price of a certain painting increased by 25% during the first year and decreased by 15% during the second year. The price of the painting at the end of the 2-year period was what percent of the original price?  Pick one.
A) 109%	B) 106.25%	C) 120%	D) 115%	E) 110%
Easiest thing to do: Assume that price is 100   Price at the end of yr 1: 100+ 25 = 125   Price at the end of year 2 = 125 - 125*0.15 = 125*0.85= 
<gadget id="calculator">125*0.85</gadget>
<output>106.25</output>
106.25   Hence required answer= (106.25/100)*100= 
<gadget id="calculator">(106.25/100)*100</gadget>
<output>106.25</output>
106.25%   Answer is 106.25%.
<result>B</result>
The price of a certain painting increased by 25% during the first year and decreased by 15% during the second year. The price of the painting at the end of the 2-year period was what percent of the original price?