The Rate of Return on the Common Stock of Flowers

question 292

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on the common stock of Flowers by Flo is expected to be 14% in a boom economy, 8% in a normal economy, and only 2% in a recessionary economy. The probabilities of
These economic states are 20% for a boom, 70% for a normal economy, and 10% for a recession.
What is the variance of the returns on the common stock of Flowers by Flo?

• A) .001044
• B) .001280
• C) .001863
• D) .002001
• E) .002471

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Definitions:

Labor

The effort by humans directed toward producing goods and services in an economy.

Management

Management involves the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of an organization's resources to achieve specific objectives.

Common Goals

Objectives shared by a group of people, aiming to achieve a mutual outcome or interest.

Income Going

The flow of earnings or revenue generated from economic activities or investments over a given period.