Security X Has Expected Return of 12% and Standard Deviation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Security X has expected return of 12% and standard deviation of 20%.Security Y has expected return of 15% and standard deviation of 27%.If the two securities have a correlation coefficient of 0.7,what is their covariance?

• A)0.038
• B)0.070
• C)0.018
• D)0.013
• E)0.054

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Weak Axiom

A less stringent version of a mathematical axiom used in economics and decision theory that deals with the consistency of consumer choices under varying circumstances.

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Prices

The price in money anticipated, needed, or given in exchange for a commodity.

Strong Axiom

An advanced principle or rule, often within a specific field of study, that has widespread acceptance and provides a solid foundation for further developments.