Although several stock indexes are available to inform investors of market changes,the Dow Jones Industrial Average:
A) is the broadest-based of the market indexes.
B) is the only reliable market index.
C) accounts for approximately 70% of U.S. market value.
D) is the best-known of the market indexes.

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The statement "is the best-known of the market indexes" indicates that the correct choice is D. The other choices are not accurate. A is incorrect because the S&P 500 is actually the broadest-based of the market indexes. B is incorrect because there are several reliable market indexes available. C is incorrect because the Dow Jones Industrial Average only represents about 25% of the total U.S. market value.

Although Several Stock Indexes Are Available to Inform Investors of Market