Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 85

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following realized annual returns:
-The geometric average annual return on the Index from 2000 to 2009 is closest to:

• A)9.75%.
• B)8.75%.
• C)7.10%.
• D)8.35%.

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