Black Stone Mines Stock Returned 8, 16, -8, and 12

question 44

Multiple Choice

Black Stone Mines stock returned 8, 16, -8, and 12 percent over the past four years, respectively. What is the geometric average return?

• A) 6.59 percent
• B) 7.36 percent
• C) 7.75 percent
• D) 9.94 percent
• E) 10.33 percent

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