If the Standard Deviation of a Portfolio's Returns Is Known

question 87

Multiple Choice

If the standard deviation of a portfolio's returns is known to be 30%,then its variance is:

• A) 5.48.
• B) 5.48 squared.
• C) 900.00 squared.
• D) 900.00

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