A Stock Purchased at $40 at the Beginning of the Year

question 30

Multiple Choice

A stock purchased at $40 at the beginning of the year paid $10 in dividends and was sold for a net price of $42 at the end of the year. The total annual return is

• A) 25%
• B) 100%
• C) 30%
• D) 40%
• E) 12%

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