Ford Motor Company Had Realized Returns of 10%, 20%, -10

question 53

Multiple Choice

Ford Motor Company had realized returns of 10%, 20%, -10%, and -10% over four quarters. What is the quarterly standard deviation of returns for Ford?

• A) 12.75%
• B) 14.25%
• C) 13.50%
• D) 15.00%

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