You Purchased 100 Shares of Common Stock on Margin for $50

question 53

Multiple Choice

You purchased 100 shares of common stock on margin for $50 per share. The initial margin is 50%, and the stock pays no dividend. What would your rate of return be if you sell the stock at $56 per share? Ignore interest on margin.

• A) 28%
• B) 33%
• C) 14%
• D) 42%
• E) 24%

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