Read the following stock quote. how much is this stock worth? wal-mart stores, inc. (nyse: wmt) 56.14 0.72 (1.30 percent) 10: 42am et a. $0.72 b.. $10.42 c . $56.14 d. $14

The correct answer is choice c - $56.14

Explanation: The stock quote contains different information about Wal-Mart Stores. Below is an explanation of each of the pieces:

NYSE:WMT - trades on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol WMT

$56.14 - The most recent trade was for $56.14 per share

0.72 (1.30 percent) - The trade was .72, or 1.3%, higher than the previous trade

10:42AM ET - This is the time that the most recent trade occurred

The most recent trade was for $56.14, which means that is how much the stock is worth.

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