Suppose Over the Next Year Ball Has a Return of 12.5%,Lowes

question 89

Multiple Choice

Suppose over the next year Ball has a return of 12.5%,Lowes has a return of 20%,and Abbott Labs has a return of -10%.The return on your portfolio over the year is:

• A)0%
• B)7.5%
• C)3.5%
• D)5.0%
• E)2.5%

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Definitions:

Long-term Investment

Investments held by an entity for an extended period, typically more than one year, such as bonds, stocks, or real estate.

Equity Method

A method where an investor recognizes its share of the profits and losses of the investee company it has invested in, proportionate to its ownership percentage.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value certain investments or transactions at their original purchase cost, without reflecting subsequent changes in market value.

Consolidated Statements

Financial reports that combine the accounting information of a parent company with its subsidiaries.