Answer:
Option B. 8.6%
Step-by-step explanation:
Simple index of two stocks: i=?
i=[(5,000*5.1+2,500*7.45)/(5,000*4.5+2,500*7.25)-1]*100%
i=[(25,500+18,625)/(22,500+18,125)-1]*100%
i=[(44,125)/(40,625)-1]*100%
i=[1.086153846-1]*100%
i=[0.086153846]*100%
i=8.6153846%
i=8.6%
The problem statement gives rise to two equations.
w = 30 + p . . . . . w is 30 more than p
w = 5 - p . . . . . .. w is p less than 5
Add these two equations to get
2w = 35
w = 35/2 = 17.5
p = 5 - w = -12.5
The unknown number w is 17.5.
The unknown number p is -12.5.
My understanding it would be letter ( i ) because it is imaginary.
