Question

Over a four-year period, LaKeisha Thompson purchased shares in the Oakmark I Fund. Using the following information, answer the questions that follow.
Year Investment Amount Price per share Number of share
Feb 2008 $1500 $40 37.50
Feb 2009 1500 30 50
Feb 2010 1500 34 43.60
Feb 2011 1500 42 35.71
a. At the end of four years, what is the total amount invested?
b. At the end of four years, what is the total number of shares purchased?
c. At the end of four years, what is the average cost for each share?

Answer 1

Answer:

LaKeisha Thompson

a. At the end of four years, the total amount invested is:

= $6,000

b. At the end of four years, the total number of shares purchased is:

= 166.81

c. At the end of four years, the average cost for each share is:

= $35.97.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Investments in Oakmark I Fund:

Year            Investment        Price      Number

                      Amount     per share    of share

Feb 2008        $1,500           $40        37.50

Feb 2009          1,500             30        50

Feb 2010           1,500             34        43.60

Feb 2011            1,500             42        35.71

Total               $6,000                        166.81

Average cost per share = $35.97 ($6,000/166.81)