The price of a certain painting increased by 20% 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? Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 102%  B) 105%  C) 120%  D) 135%  E) 140%
102%ssume that price is 100   Price at the end of yr 1: 100+ 20 = 120   Price at the end of year 2 = 120 - 120*0.15 = 120*0.85= 
<gadget id="calculator">120*0.85</gadget>
<output>102</output>
102   Hence required answer= (102/100)*100= 
<gadget id="calculator">(102/100)*100</gadget>
<output>102</output>
102%   102%nswer is 102%.
<result>A</result>
The price of a certain painting increased by 20% 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?