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elizabeth18

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Hank bought 25, 1,000 Hampton Railroad bonds at 100.823. The broker charged a commission of 4 per bond. What total investment did Hank make in the bonds?

Question 2

Byron Martin bought 140 shares of common stock at 18.60. His broker charged him a commission of 85. Six months later Byron sold the same stock for 19.24 a share. The commission and fees on the sale were 94. What was Byron's profit or loss?



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Answer to Question 1

25,305.75

Answer to Question 2

89.40 loss



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