Over the Past 100 Years, the Rate of Return on Stocks

question 306

Multiple Choice

Over the past 100 years, the rate of return on stocks has averaged about _____, and the return on bonds has averaged approximately _____.

• A) 20%; 25%
• B) 1%; 2%
• C) -10%; 5%
• D) 7%; 2%

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