USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 19

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

-Refer to Exhibit 4.4. Calculate the average annual rate of change for this index for the five-year period using the arithmetic mean.

• A) 0.28%
• B) 1.28%
• C) 2.80%
• D) 3.58%
• E) 6.38%

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