What Was the Average Annual Rate of Return on 3-Month

question 4

Multiple Choice

What was the average annual rate of return on 3-month U.S.Treasury bills during the period 1984 to 2008?

• A) 3.84%
• B) 4.23%
• C) 4.76%
• D) 5.68%

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