How Is the Calculation of a Variance Affected by an Observation

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is the calculation of a variance affected by an observation with a negative rate of return when other returns are positive?

• A)It reduces the variance
• B)It increases the variance
• C)Variance is not affected by negatives or positives
• D)The effect cannot be determined from this information

Understand the implications of compound interest on savings and loans.

Calculate the future value of ordinary general annuities.

Determine the present value of ordinary general annuities.

Calculate minimum sustenance amount from annuities.

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