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?	Choices
A) 5.7%  B) 11%  C) 20%  D) 25.3%  E) 38.5%
Let stocks value in Feb = 100 =&gt; In Jan = 80 and March = 80 * 100/130 = 61.5   Thus, percent decrease in stocks from Feb to March = 100 - 61.5= 
<gadget id="calculator">100 - 61.5</gadget>
<output>38.5</output>
38.5%   Hence Answer is 38.5%
<result>E</result>
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?