Based on the Actual and Forecasted Returns for a Social

question 17

Multiple Choice

Based on the actual and forecasted returns for a social choice portfolio shown
Below, the MAD is $$\begin{array} { l c c } \text { Month } & \text { Monthly Return } & \text { Forecast } \\\text { July } & 2.2 \% & 1.95 \% \\\text { August } & 2.5 & 2.21 \\\text { September } & 1.8 & 2.35 \\\text { October } & 1.4 & 2.15 \\\text { November } & 1.1 & 1.6 \\\text { December } & 1.9 & 1.2\end{array}$$

• A) 0.507
• B) 2.344
• C) 0.249
• D) 1.531
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Federal Government Laws

Legislation enacted by the national government of a country that applies to all citizens and entities within its borders.

Gross Profit

a company's revenue minus its cost of goods sold, representing the profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products.

Contribution Margin

The amount of money a product's sales generate over its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to net profit.

Net Profit

The financial gain remaining after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.