A Firm Is Evaluating the Relative Riskiness of Two Capital $\text { Net Present Value }$

question 19

Multiple Choice

A firm is evaluating the relative riskiness of two capital budgeting projects. The following table summarizes the net present values and associated probabilities for various outcomes for the two projects.
$\text { Net Present Value }$
$\begin{array}{rrr}\text { Probability }&\text { Project A }&\text { Project B }\\0.25 & -\$ 5,000 & 0 \\0.50 & 4,000 & \$ 2,000 \\0.25 & 10,000 & 8,000\end{array}$
-The standard deviation for projects A and B are

• A) $4,210 and $2,104, respectively.
• B) $3,000 and $5,000, respectively.
• C) $5,356 and $3,000, respectively.
• D) $2,106 and $0, respectively.

Identify the role of active transport and osmosis in the transport of sugars and water.

Recognize the importance of Casparian strips in controlling water movement within roots.

Understand turgor pressure's role in plant structure and function.

Describe how water transport through xylem is facilitated and its dependence on transpiration.

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