Florida Company (FC) and Minnesota Company (MC) Are Both Service

question 51

Multiple Choice

Florida Company (FC) and Minnesota Company (MC) are both service companies. Their historical return for the past three years are: FC: - 5%, 15%, 20%; MC: 8%, 8%, 20%. Calculate the standard deviation (S.D.) of return for FC and MC.

• A) FC: 10% MC: 12%
• B) FC: 18.7% MC: 9.8%
• C) FC: 13.2% MC: 6.9%
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Pulse

The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries each time the heart beats, often felt at various points on the body as a heartbeat.

Carotid Artery

A major artery supplying blood to the head and neck region, divided into internal and external branches.

Abdominal Aorta

The major blood vessel in the abdomen that supplies blood to the lower part of the body.