Use the Table Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the table below to answer the following question(s) .
Jonathan Reese is considering three stocks in which to invest with a fixed budget.The table below provides information on Jonathan's expected returns for each stock.The table also provides information, collected from market researchers, on the variance-covariance matrix of the individual stocks.He expects a total return of at least 10%.

Develop a quadratic optimization model to find the optimal allocation of the budget to each stock, and variance calculations for squared terms and cross-products based on the variance-covariance matrix.
-According to the model, what is the expected variance of the resulting portfolio?

• A)0.014
• B)0.010
• C)0.009
• D)0.012

Identify the impact of gender on humor preferences and perceptions.

Describe individual differences in reliance on unconscious defense mechanisms.

Understand the predominant unconscious defense mechanisms among children.

Analyze the findings of research on Freud's theory of humor.

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