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a stock is selling today for 80 per share. At the end of the year, it pays a dividend of 4 per share and sells for 88. What is the total rate of return on the stock

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Answer:

15%

Step-by-step explanation:

Total rate of return on the stock is:

= [(Stock closing price + Dividend paid) - Stock opening price] / Stock opening price

= (88+4-80) / 80 = 15%

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