Answer and Explanation
Your Answer is
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Use the following information to answer questions 35-37.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is an index of stock values. The chart below gives the DJIA closing values from August 24 through September 30 of a certain year and the change in the closing value from the previous day. A minus sign indicates a decline (a closing value less than the previous day's closing value). A plus sign indicates an advance (a closing value greater than the previous day's closing value).
Dow Jones Industrial Average Closing Values
35. Which of the following is closest to the percent of decrease from the August 24 closing value to the September 30 closing value?