2008 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 9
Problem
In Tycoon Tammy invested dollars for two years. During the first year her investment suffered a loss, but during the second year the remaining investment showed a gain. Over the two-year period, what was the change in Tammy's investment?
Solution
After the loss, Tammy has dollars. After the gain, she has dollars. This is an increase in dollars from her original dollars, a .
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