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Common Stock: The total amount of money a business owner includes in business is the common stock. The owner can use the rights by voting for important matters in the general meetings of the company.
To compute: The rate of return on beginning equity which can be earned by the founder. Also, explain the plan in which maximum return can be expected.
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Rate of Return: The return on the investment in terms of percentage over a particular time period is stated as the rate of return. This value is determined by dividing the net return from investment by the initial cost of the investment.
To compute: The rate of return on beginning equity which can be earned by the founder. Also, explain the plan in which maximum return can be expected.
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Rate of Return: The return on the investment in terms of percentage over a particular time period is stated as the rate of return. This value is determined by dividing the net return from investment by the initial cost of the investment.
To analyze: The difference between the results of Parts 1 and 2.
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