The Returns on Your Portfolio Over the Last 5 Years

question 31

Multiple Choice

The returns on your portfolio over the last 5 years were -5%,20%,0%,10% and 5%. What is the arithmetic average return?

• A) 5.0%
• B) 6.0%
• C) 7.5%
• D) 8.0%
• E) 10.0%

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

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Overhead Cost

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Contribution Margin

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