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An investment of $275 grows to $400 in 3 years. The holding period return is:

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A. B. C. D.

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The holding period return (HPR) is 400 / 275 = 1.455

To calculate the holding period return (HPR), we need to determine the percentage increase in the value of the investment over the holding period. The formula for HPR is:

HPR = (Ending Value - Beginning Value) / Beginning Value

In this case, the beginning value is $275 and the ending value is $400. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

HPR = ($400 - $275) / $275

Simplifying the equation further, we have:

HPR = $125 / $275

HPR = 0.4545

To express this as a percentage, we multiply the result by 100:

HPR = 0.4545 * 100

HPR = 45.45%

Therefore, the holding period return is 45.45%.

Now let's analyze the answer choices provided:

A. 1.13 B. 0.6875 C. 1.455 D. 1.455

We have already calculated that the HPR is 45.45%, which does not match any of the given answer choices. None of the provided answer choices are correct based on the calculated HPR.

It's important to note that there might be an error in the available answer choices, as both options C and D are listed as 1.455. However, even if one of the options were corrected to match the calculated HPR, it would still not be accurate.

Therefore, none of the answer choices accurately represent the calculated holding period return of 45.45%.