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To: dangus; ransomnote

Same way the stock market can go up to more than 100%. It’s a relative measure. When something doubles it’s up 200%. It can also go down 200%.


23 posted on 11/12/2021 2:21:46 PM PST by greeneyes ( Moderation In Pursuit of Justice is NO Virtue--LET FREEDOM RING)
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To: greeneyes

>> Same way the stock market can go up to more than 100%. It’s a relative measure. When something doubles it’s up 200%. It can also go down 200%. <<

No. If a stock is valued at $100, and goes up to $300, that’s a 200% increase. If it is valued at $100 and goes down to $1, that’s a 99% decrease.


34 posted on 11/12/2021 10:06:23 PM PST by dangus
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