The S&P/ASX 200 Index Delivered a Return of 15%, 20

question 42

Multiple Choice

The S&P/ASX 200 index delivered a return of 15%, 20%, 20%, -25% over four successive years. What is the arithmetic average annual return per year?

• A) 6.5%
• B) 7.5%
• C) 8.5%
• D) 9.5%

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