Question

Maria purchased 100 shares of JAX stock for $30 per share and sold this same stock one year later for $29 per share. She paid commissions of $50 when she purchased the stock and $45 when she sold the stock. Dividends of $2 per share were paid during the year. The capital loss on this stock transaction was​______

a.$100.

b.$145.

c.$150.

d.$195.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (d) $195

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Number of shares purchased = 100

Price per share = $30

Selling price per share = $29

Commission paid at the time of purchase = $50

Commission paid at the time of sale = $45

Dividend paid = $2 per share

Now,

Total cost of purchasing the shares

= Price of shares + Commission

= ( 100 × $30 ) + $50

= $3000 + $50

= $3050

Revenue from sales

= Selling price of shares - Commission

= ( 100 × $29 ) - $45

= $2900 - $45

= $2855

Therefore,

Capital loss = Total cost of purchasing the shares - Revenue from sales

= $3050 - $2855

= $195

Hence,

Option (d) $195