
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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Transcribed Image Text:A stock sells for $20 per share. You purchase
50 shares for $20 a share, and after a year the
price rises to $27.50. What would be the
percentage rate of return on your investment
if you bought the stock on margin and the
margin requirement was 50%? Ignoring
commissions, interest expenses, etc.
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