Using Standard Deviations, Which Bank Is in a Better Position

question 47

Multiple Choice

Using standard deviations, which bank is in a better position if the average earnings on the assets of Bank A is 11 percent and Bank B is 12 percent (ignore all other factors) ?

• A)Bank B, because its earnings of 12 percent is higher than Bank A's 11 percent while, its standard deviation is lower.
• B)Bank B, because its earnings of 12 percent is higher compared to Bank A's 11 percent, while its standard deviation is higher.
• C)Bank B, because its earnings of 12 percent is higher compared to Bank A's 11 percent, while its standard deviation is the same.
• D)Bank A, because although its earnings of 11 percent is lower compared to Bank B's 12 percent, its standard deviation is significantly lower.
• E)Bank A, because although its earnings of 11 percent is lower compared to Bank B's 12 percent, its standard deviation is the same. [Refer to: 11-66]

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