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

question 44

Multiple Choice

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

• A)-6.6
• B)-5
• C)0
• D)2.8

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