If the Shares of Stock That Doug Owns Go Up

question 229

Multiple Choice

If the shares of stock that Doug owns go up in value from $10,000 to $15,000,then Doug's wealth

• A) increases by $15,000.
• B) increases by $5,000.
• C) does not change.
• D) decreases by $5,000.
• E) decreases by $15,000.

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