An Asset Had Annual Returns of 12, 18, 6, −9

question 72

Multiple Choice

An asset had annual returns of 12, 18, 6, −9, and 5 percent, respectively, for the last five years. What is the variance of these returns?

• A).00810
• B).01013
• C).01065
• D).02038
• E).04052

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

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Erythrocyte

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