Ans:
investor's realized return = 18.68%
Explanation
Realized return = ((sell price - buy price) * number of shares)
+ (dividend * number of shares)
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= (($53.25 - $45.5) * 1000) + ($0.75 * 1000)
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= ($7.75 * 1000) + ($0.75 * 1000)
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= $7750 + $750
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= $8500
Investment = buy price * number of shares
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= $45.5 * 1000
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= $45500
investor's realized return = (Realized return / Investment) *
100
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= ($8500 / $45500) * 100
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= 18.68%