A Stock Had Returns of 6%,13%,-11%,and 17% Over the Past

question 45

Multiple Choice

A stock had returns of 6%,13%,-11%,and 17% over the past four years. What is the geometric average return for this time period?

• A) 4.5%
• B) 5.7%
• C) 6.2%
• D) 7.3%
• E) 8.2%

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