The past five monthly returns for Kohl's are 2.55 percent, −8.62 percent, −14.44 percent, −1.52 percent, and 4.75 percent. What is the average monthly return?
A) 2.21 percent
B) 1.21 percent
C) −3.46 percent
D) −6.17 percent

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average monthly return is calculated by summing all the monthly returns and dividing by the number of months: (2.55 - 8.62 - 14.44 - 1.52 + 4.75) / 5 = -3.46 percent.

The Past Five Monthly Returns for Kohl's Are 2