Question $19$ of $35$

George invested his savings in shares of a new company. The company's share price dropped by $$2\mathrm{.}25$ at the end of the first year, and by a further $$2\mathrm{.}75$ at the end of the second year. The share price was $$24\mathrm{.}50$ at the end of the second year.

a$.$ Calculate the original share price $($at the beginning of the first year$).$

Round to the nearest cent.

b$.$ Calculate the percent change in the share price over the two$-$year period.

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Round to two decimal places.