The past five monthly returns for PG&E are 12.14 percent, −11.37 percent, 3.77 percent, 6.47 percent, and 3.58 percent. What is the average monthly return?
A) 2.92 percent
B) 1.21 percent
C) −3.46 percent
D) 3.17 percent

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To find the average monthly return, add all the monthly returns together and then divide by the number of months. (12.14 + (-11.37) + 3.77 + 6.47 + 3.58) / 5 = 2.918 / 5 = 2.92 percent.

The Past Five Monthly Returns for PG&E Are 12