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

question 30

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 unweighted index for Dec 31,2003,prior to the splits.Assume a base index value of 100.The base year is Dec 31,2003.

• A) 100.0
• B) 200.0
• C) 150.0
• D) 120.0
• E) 175.0

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged on a product or service, often meant to protect consumers.

Invisible Hand

A metaphor introduced by Adam Smith to describe how an individual's pursuit of self-interest can lead to good results for society as a whole through the workings of competitive markets.

Economic Well-Being

A measure of the economic quality of life that includes factors like income, employment, class disparity, and economic security.

Free Markets

Economic systems in which prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and consumers, with minimal government intervention.