What Is the Probability That Small-Company Stocks Will Produce an Annual

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the probability that small-company stocks will produce an annual return that is more than one standard deviation below the average?

• A) 1.0 percent
• B) 2.5 percent
• C) 5.0 percent
• D) 16 percent
• E) 32 percent

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