The Probabilities of Different Returns on a Stock Over the Year

question 95

Multiple Choice

The probabilities of different returns on a stock over the year are: $$\begin{array} {cc } \text { Probability } & \text { Return } \\10 \% & - 5 \% \\15 \% & 0 \% \\20 \% & 5 \% \\30 \% & 10 \% \\25 \% & 20 \%\end{array}$$
The expected return on the stock is_____ percent.

• A)8.5
• B)9.0
• C)9.5
• D)10.0

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