The Annual Returns (In Percent) for a Sample of Stocks

question 72

Multiple Choice

The annual returns (in percent) for a sample of stocks in the technology industry over the past year are as follows: (See the Excel Data File.) The average return is the closest to ________.

• A) -6.6
• B) -5
• C) 0
• D) 2.8

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Definitions:

Global Markets

The worldwide marketplaces where goods, services, and financial securities are bought and sold across national borders.

Firm Provides

The goods, services, or benefits that a company offers to its customers, employees, or other stakeholders.

Office Supply Chain

The network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers involved in producing and delivering office supplies to consumers.

Fill Orders

The process of preparing and dispatching products in response to customer purchases or requests.