If the Covariance Between Two Investments Is Zero,the Variance of the Sum

question 131

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If the covariance between two investments is zero,the variance of the sum of the two investments will be equal to the sum of the variances of the investments.

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Contribution Format

A type of income statement where costs are segregated into variable and fixed, highlighting the contribution margin.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The ratio of Contribution Margin to Sales Revenue, indicating the percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs are deducted.

Contribution Format

An income statement format that separates fixed costs from variable costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Target Profit

The expected profit levels set by management for a specific period, guiding pricing and sales strategies.