How good is your money maths?

21 November 2011

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Every few years we ask this poll – to see how good people are at figuring out a basic, but not straightforward money sum. Once you've clicked your answer below, jump to the 'discuss' link to see the correct one. Which of these scenarios about the stock market gives the best return?

Every few years we ask this poll – to see how good people are at figuring out a basic, but not straightforward money sum.

Once you've clicked your answer below, jump to the 'discuss' link to see the correct one.

Which of these scenarios about the stock market gives the best return?

Results

All the above answers are equal		4,859 votes (31 %)
It drops 10% a year for 4 years then rises 10% a year for 4 years		2,238 votes (14 %)
It rises 10% a year for 4 years then drops 10% a year for 4 years		4,469 votes (29 %)
The market stays the same		4,077 votes (26 %)

                   15,643 votes received.

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