Exhibit 52
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 78

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5.2
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$\begin{array}{lcccccc} ~&&\text { Stock Price } &&& \text { \# Shares } \\ & \mathbf{X} & \mathbf{Y} & \mathbf{Z} & \mathbf{X} & \mathbf{Y} & \mathbf{Z} \\ \text { Jan. } 13,2005 & 20 & 40 & 30 & 1000 & 2000 & 1000^{*} \\\text { Jan. } 14,2005 & 25 & 42 & 18 & 1000 & 2000 & 2000 \\\text { Jan. } 15,2005 & 27 & 45 & 8 & 1000^{* *} & 2000 & 2000 \\\text { Jan. } 16,2005 & 20 & 40 & 10 & 3000 & 2000 & 2000\end{array}$
*2:1 Split on Stock Z after Close on Jan. 13, 2005
**3:1 Split on Stock X after Close on Jan. 15, 2005
The base date for index calculations is January 13, 2005
-Refer to Exhibit 5.2.Calculate a price weighted average for January 13th.

• A) 32
• B) 30
• C) 36.13
• D) 34
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process of calculating and adding interest to an account's balance every month, which then earns interest in subsequent months.

Equal Payments

Payments of the same amount made over a specified period, commonly associated with loans or financing agreements.

Creditor

An individual, bank, or other entities that has lent money or extended credit to another party.

Compounded Quarterly

Calculation of interest every quarter where the interest added also earns interest in the next quarter, compounding the initial investment's growth.