The Rate of Return for Each of the Past Four

question 15

Short Answer

The rate of return for each of the past four years on a market fund are R₁ = 2.4%, R₂ = 1.0%, R₃ = −3.2%, and R₄ = .5%. Find the geometric mean rate of return.

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