Suppose You Purchase One Share of the Stock of Volatile

question 62

Multiple Choice

Suppose you purchase one share of the stock of Volatile Engineering Corporation at the beginning of year 1 for $36. At the end of year 1, you receive a $2 dividend and buy one more share for $30. At the end of year 2, you receive total dividends of $4 (i.e., $2 for each share) and sell the shares for $36.45 each. The dollar-weighted return on your investment is

• A) -1.75%.
• B) 4.08%.
• C) 8.53%.
• D) 8.00%.
• E) 12.35%.

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Definitions:

Inspection

A means of ensuring that an operation is producing at the quality level expected.

Specific Causes

Unique factors or circumstances that can lead to specific outcomes or effects, distinguished from general or common causes.

Acceptance Sampling

A statistical quality control method where a random sample of items from a lot is inspected to decide if the whole lot should be accepted or rejected.

Defective Items

Products that fail to meet quality standards or specifications, often resulting in returns or waste.