How good is your money maths?

2 September 2013

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Every few years we run 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 stock market scenarios gives the best return?

Every few years we run 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 stock market scenarios gives the best return?

Results

All the above answers are equal		6,600 votes (30 %)
It drops 10% a year for 4 years then rises 10% a year for 4 years		3,139 votes (15 %)
It rises 10% a year for 4 years then drops 10% a year for 4 years		7,197 votes (33 %)
The market stays the same		4,711 votes (22 %)

                   21,647 votes received.

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