For Questions 1-3 Use the Information from the Following Table

question 45

Essay

For questions 1-3 use the information from the following table
$\begin{array} { l c c l } \text { Security } & \text { Return } & \text { Standard Deviation } & \text { Beta } \\\text { A } & 16 \% & 20 \% & 1.2 \\\text { B } & 12 \% & 25 \% & 0.8 \\\text { Risk-free asset } & 4 \% & 2 ? ? & \text { ??? }\end{array}$
-Which of A and B has the least total risk? Which of A and B has the least
systematic risk?

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Definitions:

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all expenses directly involved in the production of goods, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Direct Labor

Labor costs for employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when a product is manufactured, which include costs such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The aggregate cost incurred in the production of goods, combining direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead expenses.