The S&P/ASX 200 Index Delivered a Return of 30%, -20

question 16

Multiple Choice

The S&P/ASX 200 index delivered a return of 30%, -20%, -10%, and 5% over four successive years. What is the arithmetic average annual return per year?

• A)-5.50%
• B)3.75%
• C)5.5%
• D)1.25%

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