Compute the Standard Deviation of the Five Monthly Returns for PG&E

question 14

Multiple Choice

Compute the standard deviation of the five monthly returns for PG&E: 1.25 percent, −1.50 percent, 4.25 percent, 3.75 percent, and 1.98 percent.

• A) 1.876 percent
• B) 1.946 percent
• C) 2.046 percent
• D) 2.287 percent

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