Exhibit 55
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 29

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5.5
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$$\begin{array} { c c c c c } \text { Stack } & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-03 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { 31-Dec-04 } \\\text { Price }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { S1-Dec-04 } \\\text { Shares }\end{array} \\\hline W & \$ 75.00 & 10000 & \$ 50.00 & 20000 \\X & \$ 150.00 & 5000 & \$ 65.00 & 10000 \\Y & \$ 2500 & 20000 & \$ 35.00 & 20000 \\Z & \$ 20.00 & 25000 & \$ 50.00 & 25000\end{array}$$
Stocks W and X had 2 for 1 splits after the close on Dec 31, 2003.
-Refer to Exhibit 5.5.Calculate the percentage return in the value weighted index for the period Dec 31,2003 to Dec 31,2004.

• A) 12.68%
• B) 20.00%
• C) 21.76%
• D) 33.33%
• E) 40.00%

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Definitions:

Service Delivery

The act of providing a service to customers or clients, encompassing the processes and activities involved in meeting their needs and expectations.

Break-even Point

The financial state where total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in neither profit nor loss for the business.

Leadership Abilities

The skills and competencies that enable an individual to inspire, influence, and guide others towards achieving common goals and objectives.

Inventory Control

The systematic process of ordering, storing, and using a company's inventory, including raw materials, components, and finished products, to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.