If on November 26, 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average

question 65

Multiple Choice

If on November 26, 2017, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 12,743.40, which was down 237.44 that day. What was the return (in percent) of the stock market that day?

• A) −0.02 percent
• B) +0.02 percent
• C) −1.83 percent
• D) +1.83 percent

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