SOLUTION: Mr. Davies purchased 500 shares of stock at 43.69, recieved a dividend of 37 cents per share, and then sold 300 shares at 49. He then recieved a dividend of 75 cents per share on t

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Question 1126569: Mr. Davies purchased 500 shares of stock at 43.69, recieved a dividend of 37 cents per share, and then sold 300 shares at 49. He then recieved a dividend of 75 cents per share on the remaining stock and subsequently sold the remaining shares at 51.25. Find his profit.
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Purchase price foe 500 shares:
+500%2A43.69+=+21845+
1st dividend:
+500%2A.37+=+185+
Sold 300 shares:
+300%2A49+=+14700+
2nd dividend:
+200%2A.75+=+150+
Sold remaining shares:
+200%2A51.25+=+10250+
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profit = +10250+%2B+150+%2B+14700+%2B+185+-+21845+
profit = +3440+
check the math