Suppose That Ms

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Ms.Lynch can make up her portfolio using a risk-free asset that offers a surefire rate of return of 15% and a risky asset with an expected rate of return of 25%, with standard deviation 5.If she chooses a portfolio with an expected rate of return of 20%, then the standard deviation of her return on this portfolio will be

• A)2.50%.
• B)5%.
• C)5.50%.
• D)1.25%.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Net Assets

The total value of a company’s assets minus its liabilities, indicating the actual worth of the company’s equity.

Fair Value Adjustment

An accounting process of updating the book value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.

Cost Method

A method of accounting that records the investment at its original cost and recognizes income when dividends are received.