You Own 700 Shares of a Stock That You Purchased

question 31

Multiple Choice

You own 700 shares of a stock that you purchased on margin at a price per share of $20.12.The stock is currently valued at $23 a share.Your broker advised you today that your minimum equity position for this purchase is $5,635 as of today.What is the maintenance margin percentage?

• A)25 percent
• B)30 percent
• C)35 percent
• D)40 percent
• E)50 percent

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life until a specific date.

Salvage Value

An asset’s foretold selling price at the finish of its service period.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been allocated as depreciation expense over its useful life.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business, typically including items like machinery, buildings, and equipment.