The rate of return of each alternative Introduction: Rate of return refers to the ratio of loss or profit ascertained in the financial year with respect to the investment which is generally expressed in percentage of decrease or increase in the investment's value during the given period of time.

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The rate of return of each alternative

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Rate of return refers to the ratio of loss or profit ascertained in the financial year with respect to the investment which is generally expressed in percentage of decrease or increase in the investment's value during the given period of time.

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