A Stock Had Returns of 7%, 31%, 16%, and -

question 119

Multiple Choice

A stock had returns of 7%, 31%, 16%, and - 22% for the past four years. Which one of the following best describes the probability that this stock will NOT lose more than 59% in any one given year?

• A) 84.0%
• B) 95.0%
• C) 97.5%
• D) 99.0%
• E) 99.5%

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