USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 6

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 geometric mean.

• A) 0.09%
• B) 1.99%
• C) 3.99%
• D) 4.50%
• E) 4.67%

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