Rate at which John bought the stock 3 weeks ago = 49 1/4
= 197/4
Rate at which John sold the stock today = 49 7/8
= 399/8
Amount of loss or gain made by John = (399/8) - (197/4)
= (399 - 394)/8
= 5/8
So, we can say that the stock performed a bit above par. the correct option is option "C".