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moral dilemmas. Interest Rate and Rate of Return Abby purchased 100 shares of he

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moral dilemmas. Interest Rate and Rate of Return Abby purchased 100 shares of her dad's favorite stock for $25.80 per share exactly 1 year ago, com- mission free. She sold it today for a total amount of $2865. She plans to invest the entire amount in a different corporation's stock today, but must now pay a $50 commission fee. If she plans to sell this new stock exactly 1 year from now and realize the same return as she has just made, what must be the total amount she receives next year? Include the commission fee as a part of the purchase price, but 1.11 neglect any tax effects. r- h- it, 1.12 In order to build a new warehouse facility tha regional distrihnt e

Explanation / Answer

cost of earlier stock

100*25.80

2580

total amount received on selling of earlier stock

2865

amount of return

2865-2580

285

% rate of return

(285/2580)

11.05%

Amount invested in new stock

2865-50

2815

rate of return on investment - same as on earlier stock

2815*(1+11.05%)

3126.058

Amount to be received next year

3126.058

cost of earlier stock

100*25.80

2580

total amount received on selling of earlier stock

2865

amount of return

2865-2580

285

% rate of return

(285/2580)

11.05%

Amount invested in new stock

2865-50

2815

rate of return on investment - same as on earlier stock

2815*(1+11.05%)

3126.058

Amount to be received next year

3126.058