Question

Jill Bower purchased 320 shares of stock for $29 a share and sold it for $35 a share. The commissions required to buy and sell her stock totaled $300 for each transaction. Assuming she received no dividends during the time she owned the stock, what is her total investment on the purchase of this stock?a. $2.140.b. $2.500.c. $1,580.d. $625.e. $1860.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jill Bower

Her total investment on the purchase of this stock is:

$9,880.

Explanation:

Number of shares purchased = 320

Share price at purchase = $29

Cost of the purchase = $9,280

Purchase Commission =    300

Total cost =                   $9,580

Sales proceeds =         $11,200

Sales Commission =          300

Net proceeds =           $10,900

Therefore, the total investment will be equal to the purchase cost (initial investment) + the sales commission, which is equal to $9,880.

= $9,580 + $300

= $9,880