What Is the Standard Deviation for a Portfolio That Has

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation for a portfolio that has $3,500 invested in a risk-free asset with 5% rate of return, and $6,500 invested in a risky asset with a 15% rate of return and a 22% standard deviation?

• A)7.70%
• B)9.75%
• C)5.25%
• D)14.30%

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Definitions:

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or associations, rather than logical argument, to influence someone's attitude or behavior.

Dispositional Attributions

The inclination to assign the cause of a behavior or event to an individual's innate characteristics rather than to external factors.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The tendency for people to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.