The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2022 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance): Douglas McDonnell Dynamics General International Rockwell Shares (millions) Index value 430 535 210 1/1/22 $ 108 38 67 Price 1/1/23 $ 114 34 56 a. Calculate the initial value of the index if a price-weighting scheme is used. 1/1/24 $ 131 48 70 b. What is the rate of return on this index for the year ending December 31, 2022? For the year ending December 31, 2023? Note: A negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers as a

The following three defense stocks are to be combined into a stock index in January 2022 (perhaps a portfolio manager believes these stocks are an appropriate benchmark for his or her performance): Douglas McDonnell Dynamics General International Rockwell Shares (millions) Index value 430 535 210 1/1/22 $ 108 38 67 Price 1/1/23 $ 114 34 56 a. Calculate the initial value of the index if a price-weighting scheme is used. 1/1/24 $ 131 48 70 b. What is the rate of return on this index for the year ending December 31, 2022? For the year ending December 31, 2023? Note: A negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answers as a

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