Adjusted for stock splits, the price of Microsoft shares rose 88.3%, 56.4%, 114.6%, and 68.4% in the

Question:

Adjusted for stock splits, the price of Microsoft shares rose 88.3%, 56.4%, 114.6%, and 68.4% in the years 1996 to 1999 respectively. In 2000, the share prices fell 62.8%.
a. What was the overall five-year percent change in the price of Microsoft shares?
b. If the share price at the end of 2000 was $43.38, what was the price at the beginning of 1996?