As an Incentive to Get New Customers, the Local Branch $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline 10 & 30 & 10 & 30 & 10 \\\hline 20 & 10 & 50 & 10 & 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

As an incentive to get new customers, the local branch of a bank launched "bouncing for bucks." During this week long event, any customer opening a new checking account
With the bank would have the opportunity to throw a bouncy rubber ball into a large box
Divided into squares. Each square was labeled with a dollar amount that would be
Deposited into his/her new checking account. The way the box was labeled is shown
Below. What is the probability that three customers in a row do not get $50? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline 10 & 30 & 10 & 30 & 10 \\\hline 20 & 10 & 50 & 10 & 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 0.125
• B) 0.001
• C) 0.729
• D) 0.970
• E) 0.300

Apply the concept of expected return on a portfolio, understanding the impact of diversification and the risk-free rate.

Calculate portfolio beta for mixed portfolios, including stocks, risk-free assets, and the market portfolio.

Determine the systematic risk of a portfolio and how different weightings of assets affect it.

Utilize the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to estimate the expected market return and the return on individual securities.

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Ace of Hearts

A playing card in the deck of standard playing cards, distinguished by a single heart symbol and an ace rank.

Face Card

In a standard deck of playing cards, it refers to any jack, queen, or king, each of which has a picture of a face.

Ace

In card games, an ace refers to a playing card that typically ranks the highest in its suit.

Lowest 4%

Refers to the bottom 4% of data points in a distribution, highlighting the far left end of the data spectrum or values significantly below the median.