Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 73

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following expected returns,volatilities,and correlations:
-The expected return of a portfolio that consists of a long position of $10,000 in Wal-Mart and a short position of $2000 in Microsoft is closest to:

• A)21%.
• B)12%.
• C)27%.
• D)18%.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that calculates the percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, contributing toward fixed costs and profit.

Break-Even Point

The break-even point is the point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain, and is used for analyzing the financial viability of a product or service.

Pretax Income

The amount of income earned by a business before the deduction of taxes; it is found by subtracting all expenses, except tax expenses, from revenues.

Variable Cost

Variable cost refers to expenses that vary directly with the level of production output or sales volume, such as materials and labor.