Consider the Following Probability Distribution for Stocks C and D

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the following probability distribution for stocks C and D: $\begin{array}{cccc}\text { State } & \text { Probability } & \text { Return on Stock C} & \text { Return on Stock D } \\1 & 0.30 & 7\% & -9\% \\2 & 0.50 & 11\% & 14\% \\3 & 0.20 & -16\% & 26\%\end{array}$

The standard deviations of stocks C and D are _____ and _____, respectively.

• A) 7.62%; 11.24%
• B) 11.24%; 7.62%
• C) 10.35%; 12.93%
• D) 12.93%; 10.35%

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