Fortescue Mining Had Realised Returns of 10%, 20%, 20% and 10

question 80

Multiple Choice

Fortescue Mining had realised returns of 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% over four quarters. What is the quarterly standard deviation of returns for Fortescue calculated from this sample?

• A)5.11%
• B)5.00%
• C)5.99%
• D)5.77%

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort when holding conflicting cognitions, leading them to change their attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Role-Playing Theory

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Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that examines how individuals interpret and understand their own behavior and the behavior of others by attributing causes to actions.

Control Feelings

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