Question

You would like to buy shares of Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI). The current ask and bid quotes are $4.30 and $4.27, respectively. You place a market buy order for 620 shares that executes at these quoted prices. How much money did it cost to buy these shares?

Answer 1

Answer:

$2,666

Explanation:

Given that:

• Current ask price: $4.30
• Bid quotes $4.27
• Market buy order: 620 shares

So, the cost to buy these shares:

Number market buy order * Current ask price/share

= 620*$4.30

= $2,666

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