An Investment Produced Annual Rates of Return of 4%, 8

question 127

Multiple Choice

An investment produced annual rates of return of 4%, 8%, 14% and 6%, respectively, over the past four years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?

• A) 3.7%
• B) 4.1%
• C) 4.3%
• D) 4.6%

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Definitions:

Tubal Ligation

A surgical procedure for female sterilization that involves severing and tying the fallopian tubes.

Transcervical Sterilization

A form of permanent birth control where a device is implanted into the fallopian tubes via the cervix without incisions.

Emergency Contraception

Methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, such as certain pills or devices.