Solve the Problem $$\text { coefficient of variation } = 100 ( \mathrm {~s} / \overline { \mathrm { x } } )$$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The coefficient of variation, expressed as a percent, is used to describe the standard deviation relative to the mean. It allows us to compare variability of data sets with different measurement units and is calculated as follows: $$\text { coefficient of variation } = 100 ( \mathrm {~s} / \overline { \mathrm { x } } )$$
Find the coefficient of variation for the following sample of weights (in pounds) :
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 139 & 136 & 186 & 105 & 197 \\ 133 & 172 & 152 & 116 & 125 \end{array}$

• A) \(22.7 \%\)
• B) \(18.2 \%\)
• C) \(25.4 \%\)
• D) \(20.7 \%\)

Understand the significance of fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees.

Understand the concept and computation of beta for individual stocks and portfolios.

Grasp the basic principles and assumptions of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Understand the relationship between risk (including systematic and unsystematic) and expected return.

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