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Re: Simple Stock Options Calculation

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• Subject: [mg105573] Re: [mg105543] Simple Stock Options Calculation
• From: Michael Stern <nycstern at gmail.com>
• Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:44:55 -0500 (EST)
• References: <200912081143.GAA29161@smc.vnet.net>

Also, a mathematica issue on top of your math issues -- you can't solve 
for X in an equation that has no Xs.

Michael

Nicholas Kormanik wrote:
> Trying to set up way to find the number of options contracts one can
> purchase with a given amount of money.  Could someone please edit the
> code if needed?  Or does this look okay as is?
>
> Thanks.....
>
>
> pricepercontract := .71
> numbercontracts := x
> feepercontract := .75
> tradecomission := 9.99
> totalcost := 25000
>
> Solve[100*pricepercontract*numbercontracts*feepercontract +
>    tradecomission == totalcost, x]
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  • Simple Stock Options Calculation
    • From: Nicholas Kormanik <nkormanik@gmail.com>