Determine the Coefficient of Variation for the Following Annual Cash

question 44

Multiple Choice

Determine the coefficient of variation for the following annual cash inflows from an investment project: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Cash Flow } & \\( \$ 000 ) & \text { Probability } \\\$ 2,000 & 0.10 \\\$ 2,500 & 0.20 \\\$ 3,000 & 0.30 \\\$ 3,500 & 0.20 \\\$ 4,000 & 0.20\end{array}$$

• A) $624.50
• B) 125.8
• C) 0.201
• D) Cannot be determined

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Definitions:

TRH

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TSH

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Osteoclast Activity

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