From the beginning to the end of 2007, the price of a stock rose 20 percent. In 2008, it dropped 25 percent. In 2009, it rose 35 percent. What percent of the stockâ€™s 2007 starting price was the price of the stock at the end of 2009?	Choose the correct answer
A) 80 B) 90 C) 95 D) 121.5 E) 108

Rationale: assume a value at the beginning of 2007 . as this is a % question , assume p = 100 . at the end of 2007 it becmae = 1.2 * 100 = 120 at the end of 2008 it decreased by 25 % = 120 * . 75 = 90 at the end of 2009 it increased by 35 % = 90 * 1.35 = 121.5 thus ratio = 121.5 / 100 = 1.215 ( in % terms = 121.5 % ) . thus d is the correct answer .
Answer: D