The Following Data Is Provided for the S&P 500 Index

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following data is provided for the S&P 500 Index:
-Refer to the information above. Calculate the geometric average annual rate of return on the 500 Index for the last five years shown.

• A)12.83%
• B)13.15%
• C)3.66%
• D)12.44%

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