During 1982-1997, Stock Prices Increased Substantially

question 400

Multiple Choice

During 1982-1997, stock prices increased substantially. Which of the following helped to boost stock prices during this period?

• A) higher interest rates and rapid growth of corporate profits
• B) lower interest rates and rapid growth of corporate profits
• C) higher interest rates and slow growth of corporate profits
• D) lower interest rates and slow growth of corporate profits

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Definitions:

Fraction

A fractional amount that signifies a portion of a whole, distinguished by not being an integer.

Per Hundred

A phrase used to denote or calculate rates, statistics, or proportions out of a hundred.

Percentage

A numerical expression or ratio indicating a portion of 100.

Percent

A mathematical term describing a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.