Emily Myers Purchased a Share of Company X at $700

question 2

Multiple Choice

Emily Myers purchased a share of company X at $700 one year ago and earned a dividend of $50 during the year. The share is trading now at $850. Calculate Emily's return from investment if she sells her share at $850.

• A) 7.14%
• B) 21.43%
• C) 28.57%
• D) 14.29%

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