What Is the Approximate Standard Deviation of Returns If Over

question 108

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate standard deviation of returns if over the past four years an investment returned 8.0%, - 12.0%, - 12% and 15.0%?

• A)9.26%
• B)10.26%
• C)11.26%
• D)12.26%

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Definitions:

Optimizing

The process of making something as effective, functional, or profitable as possible.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Price Elasticity

An indicator of the sensitivity of demand for a product to variations in its price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.