Which of the Statements Below Is FALSE Regarding Interest Rates

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below is FALSE regarding interest rates in the United States from 2000 through 2013?

• A)The average annual rate for the 3-month Treasury bill has varied from a low of 0.03% to a high of 5.66%.
• B)The average annual rate for the 3-month U.S.Treasury bill was 3.93%.
• C)The average annual rate of Treasury Bonds was 3.93%.
• D)The average annual rate of AAA Corporate Bonds was 5.32%.

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