Suppose You Purchase One Share of the Stock of Volatile

question 62

Multiple Choice

Suppose you purchase one share of the stock of Volatile Engineering Corporation at the beginning of year 1 for $36. At the end of year 1, you receive a $2 dividend and buy one more share for $30. At the end of year 2, you receive total dividends of $4 (i.e., $2 for each share) and sell the shares for $36.45 each. The dollar-weighted return on your investment is

• A) -1.75%.
• B) 4.08%.
• C) 8.53%.
• D) 8.00%.
• E) 12.35%.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A method used in the preparation of cash flow statements, where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals to calculate net cash from operating activities.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the production and delivery of goods and services, which are central to a company's operations and cash flow.

Residual Value

The estimated amount that an asset is expected to be worth at the end of its useful life.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.