What Would Be the Return on 200 Shares of Stock

question 51

Multiple Choice

What would be the return on 200 shares of stock purchased on January 1, 2016 for $60 per share and sold on December 31, 2016 at $80 per share? Also assume that the company paid dividends of $2 per share over the year. The prices include all brokerage fees. Round to the nearest whole percent.

• A) 37%
• B) 25%
• C) 33%
• D) 40%

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GDP

Gross Domestic Product entails the comprehensive valuation of every good and service produced in a country over a particular period, serving as a gauge for economic performance.

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GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period within a country.