a.
To calculate: The total profit or loss on the shares of Mr. Michael for a week, month and year after the purchase against the original price of purchase in each case.
Introduction:
Profit or Loss:
It refers to the gain or loss arising from commercial transactions during a specific period of time and is used to assess the financial performance of a company.
b.
To calculate: The percentage gain or loss from the initial price of $30.
Introduction:
Profit or Loss percentage:
It refers to a percentage that indicates the gain or loss arising from commercial transactions during a specific time period and is used to assess the financial performance of a company.
c.
To explain: The reason for the new public issue to have a strong market.
Introduction:
Share Price:
The highest price of one share of a company that an investor is willing to pay is termed as the share price. It is the current price used for the trading of such shares.
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