Bunuel wrote:
Ms. Taylor purchased stock for $1,500 and sold 2/3 of it after its value doubled. She sold the remaining stock at 5 times its purchase price. What was her total profit on the stock?
(A) $1,500
(B) $2,000
(C) $2,500
(D) $3,000
(E) $4,500
She sold ...
... 1000 (2/3 of her stock) for 2000 -> 1000 profit
... 500 (1/3 of her stock) for 2500 -> 2000 profit
gives a total profit of 3000 - Answer D



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