If on November 27, 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average

question 107

Multiple Choice

If on November 27, 2017, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,958.44, which was up 215.04 that day. What was the return (in percent) of the stock market that day?

• A) −0.017 percent
• B) +0.017 percent
• C) −1.69 percent
• D) +1.69 percent

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