Table 5.4 -Refer to Table 5.4. If at Job B the $20

question 135

Multiple Choice

Table 5.4

-Refer to Table 5.4. If at Job B the $20 outcome occurs with probability .2, and the $50 outcome occurs with probability .8, then the standard deviation of payoffs at Job B is nearest which value?

• A) $10
• B) $12
• C) $20
• D) $35
• E) $44

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