On December 10, 1999, Apple Computers' Stock Was Valued at $615

question 53

Multiple Choice

On December 10, 1999, Apple Computers' stock was valued at $615 billion; Microsoft's stock was valued in that quarter at $271 billion. How much more value is Apple's stock at its peak over Microsoft?

• A) $886 billion
• B) $400 billion
• C) $304 billion
• D) $344 billion
• E) None of these

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