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

question 14

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.What is the divisor at the beginning of January 16th?

• A) 1.9375
• B) 3.0
• C) 2.5
• D) 2.2734
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Reportable Segment's Equity

The portion of equity attributable to business segments that must be disclosed separately in financial statements according to regulatory requirements.

Reconciliations

The process of ensuring that two sets of records (usually the balances of two accounts) are in agreement, typically used in accounting to check the accuracy of financial records.

Listed Entities

Companies whose stocks are traded on a public stock exchange, making their shares available for purchase by the general public.

Voluntarily Chooses

A decision made freely and without coercion, often referring to actions taken at the discretion of an individual or organization.