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A scheme's NAV rose from Rs 20.00 to Rs 23.00 over one year with no distributions. What is the absolute return?

The absolute return is 15%. The NAV gain is Rs 3 on an opening NAV of Rs 20, and 3 divided by 20 equals 15%. The return is measured on the opening NAV, not the closing one.

  1. A13%
  2. B15%Correct
  3. C18%
  4. D12.5%

Explanation

Return = (23 - 20)/20 = 15%. 13% uses 3 divided by 23. Other options use wrong bases or arithmetic.

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