Suppose You Own a Risky Asset with an Expected Return

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose you own a risky asset with an expected return of 12% and a standard deviation of 20%. If the returns are normally distributed, the approximate probability of receiving a return greater than 72%, or less than -48% is:

• A) greater than 99%
• B) greater than 95%
• C) less than 5%
• D) less than 1%

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Dolostone

A rock composed mostly of the mineral dolomite.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often formed from the shells of marine life.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks composed primarily of carbonate minerals, such as limestone and dolomite, often formed from the accumulation of marine organisms' shells.

Wet Environments

Areas characterized by high moisture levels, which can significantly influence local ecosystems and geology.