Suppose You Own a Risky Asset with an Expected Return

question 50

Multiple Choice

Suppose you own a risky asset with an expected return of 12% and a standard deviation of 20%. If the returns are normally distributed,the approximate probability of receiving a return greater than 32% is approximately:

• A) 2%.
• B) 5%.
• C) 16%.
• D) 33%.
• E) 67%.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of the firm’s financial condition.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a company that are expected to provide future economic benefits, such as cash, inventory, equipment, and real estate.

Accounting Cycle

The full process of recording and processing all financial transactions of a company, from when the transaction occurs, to its representation on the financial statements, to closing the accounts.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in an accounting system to update account balances before financial statements are prepared, ensuring records adhere to the accrual basis of accounting.