Over the Past Five Years, an Investment Produced Annual Returns

question 7

Multiple Choice

Over the past five years, an investment produced annual returns of 16.5, 21, −18, 4, and 17 percent, respectively. What is the geometric average return?

• A)6.42%
• B)7.06%
• C)8.00%
• D)15.60%
• E)16.00%

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