What Is the Approximate Standard Deviation of Returns for a One-Year

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate standard deviation of returns for a one-year project that is equally likely to return 100 percent as it is to provide a 100 percent loss?

• A)0 percent
• B)50 percent
• C)71 percent
• D)100 percent

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Definitions:

Retailer

An entity or individual that provides products directly to buyers, instead of selling them through a wholesaler or supplier who typically distribute their goods to other businesses.

Private Branding

A strategy where a retailer sells products under its own brand name, rather than the name of the manufacturer.

Store Brands

Products that are branded and sold by a retailer under its own label.

Kirkland

A brand name owned by Costco Wholesale Corporation that offers a wide range of products, including groceries and household goods.