A Common Stock Was Held for 2 Years During Which

question 76

Multiple Choice

A common stock was held for 2 years during which time total dividends of $20 were paid. The stock was sold for $100. What was the purchase price of the stock if the total rate of return for the period was 32%?

• A) $61.60
• B) $64.80
• C) $88.00
• D)$90.91

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Definitions:

Interim Financial Statements

Financial reports that are prepared and presented for a period shorter than a fiscal year, commonly on a quarterly or semi-annual basis, to provide timely financial information.

Comprehensive Income

The total change in equity for a reporting period other than transactions from owners, including all revenues, expenses, gains, and losses.

IAS 34

International Accounting Standard 34, which deals with interim financial reporting, providing guidance on financial statements prepared for part of the year.

Loss Carryforward

A tax provision that allows a company to use its current year's losses to reduce future taxable income.