The Following Represent the Expected Values and Standard Deviations for Alternatives

question 11

Multiple Choice

The following represent the expected values and standard deviations for alternatives a-d. Which alternative has the highest absolute risk?

• A)Alternative A has an expected profit of £100,000 and a standard deviation of £18,000
• B)Alternative B has an expected profit of £300,000 and a standard deviation of £75,000
• C)Alternative C has an expected profit of £500,000 and a standard deviation of £70,000
• D)Alternative D has an expected profit of £700,000 and a standard deviation of £60,000

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