Janice earns $85,000 working as an administrative assistant in a public company based in New York. The company provides a matching contribution in the 401(k) plan of 50% up to a maximum contribution of 4% of compensation. Her 401(k) plan account had $20,000 in it at the beginning of the year. She contributed $5,000 to the plan this year and the employer made the matching contribution before year end. The ending balance of the account is $30,000. What is her return on her investments this year for the 401(k) account? A. 8.8%. B. 9.9%. C. 12.5%. D. 25%.

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Janice earns $85,000 working as an administrative assistant in a public company based in New York. The company provides a matching contribution in the 401(k) plan of 50% up to a maximum contribution of 4% of compensation. Her 401(k) plan account had $20,000 in it at the beginning of the year. She contributed $5,000 to the plan this year and the employer made the matching contribution before year end. The ending balance of the account is $30,000. What is her return on her investments this year for the 401(k) account? A. 8.8%. B. 9.9%. C. 12.5%. D. 25%.

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