The Annual Return on the S&P 500 Index Was 12

question 1

Multiple Choice

The annual return on the S&P 500 Index was 12.4 percent. The annual T-bill yield during the same period was 5.7 percent. What was the market risk premium during that year?

• A) 5.7 percent
• B) 6.7 percent
• C) 12.4 percent
• D) 18.1 percent

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