The Following Table Shows the Expected Value and Variance for 5

question 56

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the expected value and variance for 5 projects a firm can undertake. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Project } & \text { Expecled Value } & \text { Variance } \\A & \$ 100 & \$ 124 \\B & \$ 220 & \$ 110 \\C & \$ 100 & \$ 13 \pm \\D & \$ 100 & \$ 13 \pm \\E & \$ 200 & \$ 124\end{array}$$ Which of the following is (are) correct?

• A)Project B dominates all others
• B)Project E dominates all others
• C)Project C is the least preferable
• D)a and c
• E)none of the above

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