Which of the Following Is the Easiest to Compute

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the easiest to compute?

• A)The arithmetic mean.
• B)The median.
• C)The mode.
• D)The geometric mean.

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Definitions:

Fisher Effect

An economic theory that describes the relationship between inflation and both real and nominal interest rates.

Real Rate of Return

The annual percentage profit earned on an investment, adjusted for changes in prices due to inflation or other external effects.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on a loan or investment, adjusted for the effect of compounding over a given period.

Compounded Annual

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.