You Earned 26

question 68

Multiple Choice

You earned 26.3 percent on your investments for a time period when the risk-free rate was 3.8 percent and the inflation rate was 4.0 percent.What was your real rate of return for the period?

• A)19.12 percent
• B)20.06 percent
• C)21.44 percent
• D)21.67 percent
• E)21.08 percent

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison to evaluate the effect of the treatment.

Self-compassion

The practice of being kind and understanding to oneself in instances of pain or failure.

Maleficence

The act of causing harm or evil to others.

Self-indulgence

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy luxuries or pleasures excessively, often at the expense of other priorities.