A Stock Returned 14%, -22%, 3%, and 34% Over the Past

question 3

Multiple Choice

A stock returned 14%, -22%, 3%, and 34% over the past four years, respectively. What is the standard deviation of this stock based on the past four years?

• A) 23.34%
• B) 26.98%
• C) 31.60%
• D) 38.67%
• E) 40.43%

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