Webster Electrics Is Offering 1,500 Shares of Stock in a Dutch

question 75

Multiple Choice

Webster Electrics is offering 1,500 shares of stock in a Dutch auction.The bids include: How much cash will Webster Electrics receive from selling these shares? Ignore all transaction and flotation costs.

• A)$28,500
• B)$30,000
• C)$31,500
• D)$33,000
• E)$34,500

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