The Return Pattern on Your Favorite Share Has Been 5%,8%,-12%,15%,21

question 45

Multiple Choice

The return pattern on your favorite share has been 5%,8%,-12%,15%,21% over the last five years.What has your average return and holding period return over the last 5 years?

• A)4.5%; 6.5%
• B)7.4%; 38.9%
• C)7.4%; 7.76%
• D)7.4%; 76.73%
• E)None of the above.

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