Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 45

Multiple Choice

Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
The annual rates of return of Stock Z for the last four years are 0.10, 0.15, -0.05, and 0.20, respectively.
-Refer to Exhibit 1.10.Compute the standard deviation of the annual rate of return for Stock Z.

• A) 0.0070
• B) 0.0088
• C) 0.0837
• D) 0.0935
• E) 0.1145

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