Suppose You Invest $15,000 in Merck Stock and $25,000 in Home

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose you invest $15,000 in Merck stock and $25,000 in Home Depot stock.You expect a return of 16% for Merck and 12% for Home Depot.What is the expected return on your portfolio?

• A)13.50%
• B)14.00%
• C)13.75%
• D)14.50%

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Definitions:

Invoice

Bill for goods or services provided by the seller to the purchaser.

Bill

A short-term debt instrument issued by a government as a means of borrowing money with a maturity of less than a year.

Goods

Physical items that are produced, bought, or sold with the aim to satisfy the wants or needs of consumers.

Services

Actions or activities provided to satisfy the needs and wants of consumers without resulting in the ownership of a tangible product.