Al Roy Bought Five Bonds of Jort Co

question 53

Multiple Choice

Al Roy bought five bonds of Jort Co. 11 3/4 at 93.25 and four bonds of Inst. System 12x08 for 81.125. If the commission on the bonds is $2.50 per bond, the total cost of all the purchases is:

• A)$4,662.50
• B)$3,425.00
• C)$7,930.00
• D)$7,907.50
• E)None of these

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