Francis Purchased a Stock One Year Ago for $20, and It

question 17

Multiple Choice

Francis purchased a stock one year ago for $20, and it is now worth $24. The stock paid a dividend of $3 during the year. What was the stock's rate of return from capital appreciation during the year?

• A) 17%
• B) 20%
• C) 29%
• D) 35%

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