You Bought a Racehorse That Has Had a Winning Streak

question 46

Multiple Choice

You bought a racehorse that has had a winning streak for six years,bringing in $250,000 at the end of each year before dying of a heart attack.If you paid $1,155,720 for the horse 4 years ago,what was your annual return over this 4-year period?

• A) 8%
• B) 33%
• C) 18%
• D) 12%

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Revenue

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The costs incurred in the process of generating revenue, including but not limited to rent, salaries, and utilities.

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