An Investment Banker Agrees to Underwrite an Issue of 10

question 47

Multiple Choice

An investment banker agrees to underwrite an issue of 10 million shares of stock for Rochester Industries on a best-efforts basis. The investment banker is able to sell 8 million shares for $10.50 per share, and it charges Rochester Industries $0.225 per share sold.
-What is the profit to the investment banker if it is able to sell 8 million shares for $10.50 per share?

• A)Profit of $1,000,000.
• B)Loss of $7,500,000.
• C)Profit of $7,000,000.
• D)Loss of $7,000,000.
• E)Profit of $1,800,000.

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