A Stock Has an Average Rate of Return of 11

question 125

Multiple Choice

A stock has an average rate of return of 11.5% and a standard deviation of 12.8%. What is the probability that the stock will lose more than 26.9% in any one year?

• A) 0.50%
• B) 1.00%
• C) 1.25%
• D) 2.50%
• E) 5.00%

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