Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 83

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Slave Redemption and Elasticity
-(Figure: Slave Redemption and Elasticity) Refer to the figure. Assume the graph illustrates the Sudanese slave trade. How many new slaves are captured after the redemption program is installed?

• A) 1,400
• B) 800
• C) 400
• D) 1,000

Calculate arithmetic and geometric returns for investments.

Recognize and calculate the standard deviation and variance of investment returns.

Understand the relationship between risk and the rate of return on investments.

Identify the components of total return on investments.

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