USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 8

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Stocks W and X had 2 for 1 splits after the close on Dec 31, 2003.
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-Refer to Exhibit 4.5. Calculate the percentage return in the value weighted index for the period Dec 31, 2003 to Dec 31, 2004.

• A) 12.68 percent
• B) 20.00 percent
• C) 21.76 percent
• D) 33.33 percent
• E) 40.00 percent

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