Uptown Industries Common Stock Had Returns of 9

question 75

Multiple Choice

Uptown Industries common stock had returns of 9.2, 11.3, 10.6, and 5.4 percent, respectively, over the past four years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?

• A) 2.07 percent
• B) 2.38 percent
• C) 2.41 percent
• D) 2.59 percent
• E) 2.63 percent

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