The Geometric Average Annual Return on IBM from 1996 to 2005

question 2

Multiple Choice

The geometric average annual return on IBM from 1996 to 2005 is closest to:

• A) 12.5%
• B) 16.7%
• C) 13.2%
• D) 17.8%

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