Exhibit 7.12 USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 7.12
USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

-Given the following weights and expected security returns, calculate the expected return for the portfolio.

• A)0.085
• B)0.090
• C)0.092
• D)0.097
• E)None of the above

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