You Bought 100 Shares of Stock at $20 Each

question 47

Multiple Choice

You bought 100 shares of stock at $20 each. At the end of the year, you received a total of $400 in dividends, and your stock was worth $2,500 total. What was your percentage rate of return?

• A) 20%
• B) 25%
• C) 45%
• D) 125%
• E) 145%

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Definitions:

Reflective Listening

A communication technique involving actively listening to a speaker, then repeating back what was said to confirm understanding and empathy.

Active Listening

The practice of paying close attention and fully concentrating on the speaker, showing understanding and providing feedback.

Retentive Listening

A listening skill focused on remembering and retaining information from conversations or presentations effectively.

Passive Listening

The act of hearing someone speak without actively engaging in the communication process.