An Index Consists of the Following Securities A)1275%
B)15

question 21

Multiple Choice

An index consists of the following securities. What is the value-weighted index return?
$\begin{array}{cccc}\text { Value-weighted } & \text { Shares } & \text { Beginning Share } & \text { Ending Share } \\\text { Stock } & \text { Outstanding } & \text { Price } & \text { Price } \\\text { T } & 5,000 & \$ 20 & \$ 28 \\\text { Z } & 2,000 & \$ 38 & \$ 40\end{array}$

• A)12.75%
• B)15.00%
• C)16.50%
• D)18.75%
• E)25.00%

---

Definitions:

Reward Compliant

The act of providing incentives or rewards to individuals or groups to encourage behavior that conforms to rules, standards, or expectations.

Adaptive Employees

Employees who are capable of adjusting and thriving in changing work environments and conditions.

General Mental Ability

Refers to the overall capacity of an individual to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, learn from experience, engage in various forms of reasoning, and overcome obstacles by taking thought.

Narcissistic People

Individuals with an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, coupled with a lack of empathy for others.