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SIE practice questionhardStock Splits

A shareholder owns 150 shares of a company trading at $30. After a 5-for-3 split, how many shares will they own and what is the new share price (before market effects)?

  1. A300 shares at $15
  2. B250 shares at $18✓ Correct answer
  3. C90 shares at $50
  4. D150 shares at $40
Explanation

Why B250 shares at $18

150 x (5/3) = 250 shares. New price = $30 x (3/5) = $18. Other options are incorrect applications of split math.

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