Which of the Following Statements Are Correct Concerning the Variance

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct concerning the variance of the annual returns on an investment?
I. The larger the variance,the more the actual returns tend to differ from the average return.
II. The larger the variance,the larger the standard deviation.
III. The larger the variance,the greater the risk of the investment.
IV. The larger the variance,the higher the expected return.

• A) I and III only
• B) II, III, and IV only
• C) I, III, and IV only
• D) I, II, and III only
• E) I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed by its shareholders' equity, indicating the level of debt used to finance assets.

Net Profit Margin

A profitability ratio that shows what percentage of sales has turned into profits after all expenses are deducted.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the profitability of a company's core activities.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments based on its operating income.