Assume That the Rate of Return on Calengry Common Stock

question 14

Multiple Choice

Assume that the rate of return on Calengry common stock over the coming year is normally distributed with an expected value of 16% and a standard deviation of 20%. What is the probability of earning a negative rate of return? (Note: Table V is required to work this problem.)

• A) 10.56%
• B) 40.13%
• C) 21.19%
• D) 3.59%

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Definitions:

Expected Rate

The anticipated return on an investment over a specific period.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of numerical data from its mean.

Zero Standard Deviation

A statistical measure indicating that all values within a data set are identical.

Risk-Free Asset

A financial instrument that is considered to have no risk of financial loss, typically government bonds.