An Asset Had Annual Returns of 13, 10, −14, 3

question 97

Multiple Choice

An asset had annual returns of 13, 10, −14, 3, and 36 percent, respectively, for the past five years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?

• A)8.96%
• B)16.05%
• C)17.92%
• D)18.09%
• E)20.03%

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Unconditioned Stimulus

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