Patricia McDonald Has Determined the Following Information About Her Own

question 27

Multiple Choice

Patricia McDonald has determined the following information about her own financial situation.Her checking account is worth $850 and her savings account is worth $1,200.She owns her own home that has a market value of $98,000.She has furniture and appliances worth $12,000 and a home computer and laptop worth $3,300.She has a car worth $12,500 and owes $7,800 on her auto loan.She has also purchased some stock worth $5,500 and she has a retirement account worth $38,550.What is the total value of her assets?

• A)$2,050
• B)$98,000
• C)$27,800
• D)$44,050
• E)$171,900

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Definitions:

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a security or stock as stated in the corporate charter.

Dividend Payout Ratio

This is a financial ratio that measures the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all revenues, costs, expenses, and taxes have been accounted for.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.