A Portfolio Has a 3-Year Standard Deviation of 20

question 39

Multiple Choice

A portfolio has a 3-year standard deviation of 20.20 percent. What is the one-year standard deviation?

• A) 7.39 percent
• B) 9.69 percent
• C) 11.66 percent
• D) 12.80 percent
• E) 13.33 percent

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IASB Requirements

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Cash-Generating Units

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Consolidated Net Income

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