A share of stock in the Lofty Cheese Company is quoted at 25 1/4. Suppose you hold 30 shares of that stock, which you bought at 20 1/4. If you sell your stock at 25 1/4, which one of the following statements would be true?

A. You'll make a profit of $15.

B. You'll suffer a loss of $150.

C. You'll make a profit of $150.

D. You'll suffer a loss of $15.

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Dominic

4 November, 04:10

A share of stock in the Lofty Cheese Company is quoted at 25 1/4. Suppose you hold 30 shares of that stock, which you bought at 20 1/4. If you sell your stock at 25 1/4, which one of the following statements would be true?

A. You'll make a profit of $15.

B. You'll suffer a loss of $150.

C. You'll make a profit of $150.

D. You'll suffer a loss of $15.

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Sabrina Wilkinson · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. You'll make a profit of $150. For every, stock you obtain a profit 25 1/4 - 20 1/4 = $5. You have in stock 30 shares of that product thus the total profit would 30 times of the $5.

Profit = 30 ($5) = $150