David Smith owns 50,000 shares of XYZ Corporation. XYZ's stock is currently trading at $25 per share, making his investment worth $1,250,000. Smith has opted to participate in the company's dividend reinvestment program (DRIP), where all dividends are automatically reinvested to purchase additional shares. If XYZ declares a dividend of $0.75 per share, and assuming Smith reinvests at the ex-dividend price, his new share ownership would be closest to: A. 51,450 shares B. 51,500 shares C. 51,750 shares

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David Smith owns 50,000 shares of XYZ Corporation.
XYZ's stock is currently trading at $25 per share,
making his investment worth $1,250,000. Smith has
opted to participate in the company's dividend
reinvestment program (DRIP), where all dividends are
automatically reinvested to purchase additional
shares. If XYZ declares a dividend of $0.75 per share,
and assuming Smith reinvests at the ex-dividend
price, his new share ownership would be closest to:
A. 51,450 shares
B. 51,500 shares
C. 51,750 shares
Transcribed Image Text:David Smith owns 50,000 shares of XYZ Corporation. XYZ's stock is currently trading at $25 per share, making his investment worth $1,250,000. Smith has opted to participate in the company's dividend reinvestment program (DRIP), where all dividends are automatically reinvested to purchase additional shares. If XYZ declares a dividend of $0.75 per share, and assuming Smith reinvests at the ex-dividend price, his new share ownership would be closest to: A. 51,450 shares B. 51,500 shares C. 51,750 shares
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