Consider the Following Probability Distribution for Stocks a and B

question 31

Multiple Choice

Consider the following probability distribution for stocks A and B: $\begin{array}{cccc}\text { State } & \text { Probability } & \text { Return on Stock A}&\text { Return on Stock E } \\1 & 0.10 & 10 \% & 8 \% \\2 & 0.20 & 138 & 78 \\3 & 0.20 & 128 & 68 \\4 & 0.30 & 148 & 98 \\5 & 0.20 & 158 & 8 \%\end{array}$
The coefficient of correlation between A and B is (Do not round intermediate calcuations.)

• A) 0.47.
• B) 0.60.
• C) 0.58.
• D) 1.20.

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