Stock Candlestick Chart Analysis

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The given candlestick chart depicts the prices of a particular stock over 10 consecutive days. A candlestick comprises of a rectangular box pierced by a line. The top and bottom ends of the line indicate max and min prices. White box means opening < closing price; black box means opening > closing price.

Question 1 of 3

Which day saw the maximum percentage increase in the stock price at closing from the opening?

  1. A.

    Day 10

  2. B.

    Day 2

  3. C.

    Day 1

  4. D.

    Day 6

  5. E.

    Day 7

Question 2 of 3

What is the highest magnitude of change over two consecutive days (for example, Day 1 → Day 3 or Day 5 → Day 7), in the maximum price touched by the stock during the 10-day period (choose the closest amongst the options given)?

  1. A.

    60

  2. B.

    70

  3. C.

    80

  4. D.

    50

  5. E.

    40

Question 3 of 3

On which day is the ratio of the maximum price to the opening price, the highest across the ten days?

  1. A.

    Day 3

  2. B.

    Day 4

  3. C.

    Day 10

  4. D.

    Day 1

  5. E.

    Day 9

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