Suppose You Purchase One Share of the Stock of Cereal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose you purchase one share of the stock of Cereal Correlation Company at the beginning of year 1 for $50. At the end of year 1, you receive a $1 dividend and buy one more share for $72. At the end of year 2, you receive total dividends of $2 (i.e., $1 for each share) and sell the shares for $67.20 each. The dollar-weighted return on your investment is

• A) 10.00%.
• B) 8.78%.
• C) 19.71%.
• D) 20.36%.

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Definitions:

Foreign Exchange Rates

The price at which one currency can be exchanged for another currency, which can fluctuate due to market conditions.

Subsequent Measurement

Refers to the accounting processes involved in measuring the value of financial assets and liabilities after their initial recognition.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions that involve the exchange of one currency for another, often occurring in businesses that engage in international operations.

Foreign Exchange Differences

The discrepancies arising when converting foreign currency transactions to a company's functional currency, due to changes in exchange rates.