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The geometric average of −16%, 25%, and 30% is _________.
Multiple Choice
10.93%
23.53%
9.75%
13.00%
R1 = -16%
R2 = 25%
R3 = 30%
Geometric average = [(1 + R1) * (1 + R2) * (1 + R3)]^(1/3) - 1
= [(1-0.16)*(1+0.25)*(1+0.3)]^(1/3) -1
= 1.365^(1/3) -1
= 0.1093
= 10.93%
Correct choice A