Joanna Robertson bought a share of XYZ Corp. at $200 last year. She was paid a dividend of $30 during the same year. However, the same share is trading at $280 this year. Calculate Joanna's capital gains percent yield if she sells the shares at $280.
A) 80%
B) 15%
C) 40%
D) 28.57%

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Capital gains percent yield is calculated as ((Selling Price - Purchase Price) / Purchase Price) * 100. For Joanna, it is (($280 - $200) / $200) * 100 = 40%.

Joanna Robertson Bought a Share of XYZ Corp