Two mutual fund​ managers, Martha and​ David, have been discussing whose fund is the top performer. Martha states that investors bought shares in her mutual fund 11 years ago for ​$23.00​, and those shares are now worth $53.00. David states that investors bought shares in his mutual fund 7 years ago for only ​$3.60​, and they are now worth $8.20. Which mutual fund manager had the higher growth rate for the management​ period? Should this comparison be made over different management​ periods? Why or why​ not? Which mutual fund manager has had the highest growth rate for the management​ period?  ​(Select the best​ response.)     A. David has had the highest growth rate of 12.48​% for the management period.   B. David has had the highest growth rate of 7.88​% for the management period.   C. Martha has had the highest growth rate of 7.88​% for the management period.   D. Martha has had the highest growth rate of 12.48​% for the management period. Which of the following statement is​ true?  ​(Select the best​ response.)     A. A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to tax considerations.   B. A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to tax considerations.   C. A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to changing market conditions.   D. A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to changing market conditions.

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Interest rate.  Two mutual fund​ managers, Martha and​ David, have been discussing whose fund is the top performer. Martha states that investors bought shares in her mutual fund
11
years ago for
​$23.00​,
and those shares are now worth
$53.00.
David states that investors bought shares in his mutual fund
7
years ago for only
​$3.60​,
and they are now worth
$8.20.
Which mutual fund manager had the higher growth rate for the management​ period? Should this comparison be made over different management​ periods? Why or why​ not?
Which mutual fund manager has had the highest growth rate for the management​ period?  ​(Select the best​ response.)
 
 
A.
David
has had the highest growth rate of
12.48​%
for the management period.
 
B.
David
has had the highest growth rate of
7.88​%
for the management period.
 
C.
Martha
has had the highest growth rate of
7.88​%
for the management period.
 
D.
Martha
has had the highest growth rate of
12.48​%
for the management period.
Which of the following statement is​ true?  ​(Select the best​ response.)
 
 
A.
A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to tax considerations.
 
B.
A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to tax considerations.
 
C.
A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to changing market conditions.
 
D.
A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to changing market conditions.
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