Using Chebyshev's Theorem for Standard Deviation, Calculate the Percentage of Data

question 18

Multiple Choice

Using Chebyshev's theorem for standard deviation, calculate the percentage of data that lie within five standard deviations of the mean.

• A) 89%
• B) 75%
• C) 96%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Internal Rate

Often referred to as the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), it is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Company's Rate

The rate at which a company borrows or lends money, often specific to its cost of capital or interest rates.

Required Rate

The minimum rate of return on an investment that investors demand, taking into account the investment’s risk level compared to the risk-free rate of return.

Annual Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, captured on a yearly basis, and used to assess the financial health of the entity.