Joanna Robertson bought a share of XYZ Corp. at $200 last year. She was paid a dividend of $30 during the same year. However, the same share is trading at $280 this year. Calculate the investment percent yield if Joanna sells the share at $280.
A) 70%
B) 110%
C) 15%
D) 55%

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The investment percent yield is calculated as [(Selling Price - Purchase Price + Dividend) / Purchase Price] * 100. So, [(280 - 200 + 30) / 200] * 100 = 55%.

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