Exhibit 1A $\begin{array} { c c } \text { Probability } & \text { Rate of Return } \\\hline .25 & - .10 \\.25 & .00 \\.50 & .10\end{array}$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 1A.2
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
You have an opportunity to invest in project X with the following expected rates of return:
$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Probability } & \text { Rate of Return } \\\hline .25 & - .10 \\.25 & .00 \\.50 & .10\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 1A.2.The standard deviation for project X is

• A) -1.581 percent
• B) 0.000 percent
• C) 1.581 percent
• D) 2.738 percent
• E) 5.000 percent

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