Which of the Following Numbers Is CLOSEST to the Number

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following numbers is CLOSEST to the number of active volcanoes on Earth's land surface?

• A) 5
• B) 55
• C) 550
• D) 5,500
• E) 55,000

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Risk-Free Rate

An ideal rate of return on an investment with no risk, typically represented by government bond yields.

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The increased return an investor hopes to gain by investing in a risky market portfolio rather than in assets free of risk.

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The minimum rate of return on an investment necessary to compensate the investor for the level of risk assumed.

Overall Return

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