Gunther Earned a 62

question 20

Multiple Choice

Gunther earned a 62.5 per cent return on a share that he purchased one year ago. The share is now worth $12, and he received a dividend of $1 during the year. How much did Gunther originally pay for the share?

• A) $7.00
• B) $7.50
• C) $8.00
• D) $8.50

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