A Stockbroker Placed the Following Order for a Customer

question 14

Multiple Choice

A stockbroker placed the following order for a customer:
• 50 shares of Kaiser Aluminum at $104 a share
• 100 shares of GTE at $25.25 a share
• 20 shares of Boston Edison at $9.125 a share
What is the weighted arithmetic mean price per share?

• A)$25.25
• B)$79.75
• C)$103.50
• D)$46.51

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Definitions:

Oil Producing Nations

Countries that have significant oil reserves and participate in the extraction and exportation of oil.

Price of Oil

The cost at which oil is sold or bought in the global markets, influenced by factors like supply, demand, geopolitical events, and economic indicators.

Supply of Oil

The total amount of oil available for consumption or use, determined by production levels and reserves.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of an item supplied is equal to the quantity demanded, leading to market stability.