Suppose a stock had an initial price of $40 per share, paid a dividend of $1.50 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $50. Compute the percentage of total return. A) 27.5% B) 28.75% C) 30.5%

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Suppose a stock had an initial price of $40 per
share, paid a dividend of $1.50 per share
during the year, and had an ending share price
of $50. Compute the percentage of total return.
A) 27.5%
B) 28.75%
C) 30.5%
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a stock had an initial price of $40 per share, paid a dividend of $1.50 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $50. Compute the percentage of total return. A) 27.5% B) 28.75% C) 30.5%
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