Which of the Following Represents the Correct Ordering of Standard

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the correct ordering of standard deviation of returns over the period 1926 to 2011 (from highest to lowest standard deviation of returns) ?

• A)Treasury bills,long-term corporate bonds,common stocks,small firm common stocks
• B)small firm common stocks,common stocks,long-term corporate bonds,Treasury bills
• C)Treasury bills,common stocks,long-term corporate bonds,small firm common stocks
• D)Treasury bills,common stocks,small firm common stocks,long-term corporate bonds

Discern when a promissory estoppel claim can be validly invoked in contractual disputes.

Analyze the conditions under which a contract can be considered breached, with a focus on agreements relating to sales, services, and debts.

Comprehend how the adequacy of consideration, or the lack thereof, affects the validity of a contract.

Describe the legal ramifications of negotiating and modifying obligations when faced with unforeseen difficulties or changes in circumstances.

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Definitions:

Variable Selling

Costs that change in proportion to the volume of goods or services sold.

Administrative Expense

Costs related to the general operation of a company that are not directly tied to a specific department or product, like salaries of executive officers and support staff.

Direct Labour

The work of factory employees that can be directly associated with producing specific goods or services.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities for the production area.