The Expected Return of Project Y Is at Least Equal

question 47

Multiple Choice

The expected return of Project Y is at least equal to the expected return of Project X, and the variance of Y is less than that of X. Using the mean variance rule, what would you do?

• A) Reject both projects
• B) Accept both projects
• C) Prefer Project X
• D) Prefer Project Y

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Definitions:

Adaptive Pathways

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