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Robert is purchasing 150 shares in a cooperative for $750,000. The co-op has 3,000 total shares outstanding and an underlying mortgage balance of $12 million. What is Robert's pro-rata share of the underlying mortgage debt?

Correct Answer

D) $600,000

Robert's pro-rata share is calculated as: (150 shares ÷ 3,000 total shares) × $12,000,000 = 0.05 × $12,000,000 = $600,000. This represents his proportionate responsibility for the building's underlying debt.

Answer Options
A
$400,000
B
$500,000
C
$750,000
D
$600,000

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