Question

A customer's account appears as follows:

$100,000 MV Long
$ 40,000 DB
$ 60,000 EQ

The securities in this customer's account INCREASE in value by $25,000, and the debit balance is decreased by $5,000. After these changes, what is the buying power in the account?
(A) $27,500
(B) $35,000
(C) $55,000
(D) $90,000

Answer 1

(C) $55,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Market Value : $125,000

$125000/2= $62,500

$62,500- $35,000 debit= $27,500 excess equity

Hence:

$27,500 excess equity x 2= $55,000 Buying Power

Therefore the buying power in the account is $55,000