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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 8220102798878
Author: Ross
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 10, Problem 9CQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The difference between arithmetic return and geometric return
Introduction:
The term return refers to a profit or gain made on an investment that is usually expressed in terms of percentage or dollars.
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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