Ignoring borrowing costs, an investor who borrows three-quarters of the funds to invest in an asset that rises from $100 to $175 makes an effective rate of return of

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The investor initially invests $25 (one-quarter of $100) and borrows $75. When the asset rises to $175, and after repaying the $75 borrowed, the investor is left with $100 from the initial $25 investment. This is a $75 gain on a $25 investment, which is a 300% gain, not accounting for borrowing costs. However, the question seems to have a discrepancy in the calculation or the options provided. The correct calculation method shows a 300% gain, but since this option is not available, the closest provided option that acknowledges a significant gain is 400% (B), which might be considered correct due to a lack of precise matching options. This suggests a potential error in the question or answer choices.

Ignoring Borrowing Costs, an Investor Who Borrows Three-Quarters of the Funds