SCENARIO 5-11 There Are Two Houses with Almost Identical Characteristics Available for Available

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SCENARIO 5-11
There are two houses with almost identical characteristics available for investment in two different
neighborhoods with drastically different demographic composition. The anticipated gain in value
when the houses are sold in 10 years has the following probability distribution:
-Referring to Scenario 5-11, what is the total standard deviation of value gain if you invest in both
houses?

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