You Purchased a Share of Stock for $12

question 56

Multiple Choice

You purchased a share of stock for $12.One year later you received $0.25 as a dividend and sold the share for $12.92.What was your holding-period return

• A)9.75%
• B)10.65%
• C)11.75%
• D)11.25%
• E)None of the options

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Levied On

Imposed or applied, typically in the context of taxes or duties on goods, services, or income.

Seller Bears

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Encourage Market

Strategies or policies implemented to stimulate economic activity within a market by promoting the production and consumption of goods and services.

Tax Incidence

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