Ahmet purchased a share for $45 one year ago. The share is now worth $65. During the year, the share paid a dividend of $2.50. What is the total return to Ahmet from owning the share? (Round your answer to the nearest whole per cent.)
A) 5%
B) 44%
C) 35%
D) 50%

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total return is calculated by adding the capital gain and the dividend, then dividing by the initial price: ((65 - 45) + 2.5) / 45 = 50%.

Ahmet Purchased a Share for $45 One Year Ago