Gerry Bought 100 Shares of Stock for $30

question 89

Multiple Choice

Gerry bought 100 shares of stock for $30.00 per share on 70% margin. Assume Gerry holds the stock for one year and that his interest costs will be $45 over the holding period. Gerry also received dividends amounting to $0.30 per share. Ignoring commissions, what is his percentage return on invested capital if he sells the stock for $34 a share?

• A) 106.17%
• B) 20.48%
• C) 18.33
• D) 9.16%

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

Ending inventory is the value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as the beginning inventory plus purchases minus the cost of goods sold.

Gross Profit Method

An accounting technique used to estimate inventory levels and cost of goods sold by utilizing the gross profit margin.

Net Sales

The total revenue from sales minus returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Moving-Average Method

The Moving-Average Method is an inventory costing method that averages the costs of inventory over time to determine the value of sold and remaining stock.