Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 5

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Scenario: Diversification
Morris is considering investing $10 000 in a sunglass company or a rain poncho company.If it is a rainy year and he invests only in the sunglass company,he will lose $5 000.However,if it is a rainy year and he invests only in the rain poncho company,he will earn $10 000.If it is a sunny year and he invests only in the sunglass company,he will earn $10 000;if he invests only in the rain poncho company,he will lose $5 000 in a sunny year.There is a 50% chance of a sunny year and a 50% chance of a rainy year.
-(Scenario: Diversification) Use Scenario: Diversification.If Morris invests half of his money in the sunglass company and half in the rain poncho company,he will earn _____ in a sunny year and _____ in a rainy year.

• A) $2 500;$0
• B) $1 250;$1 250
• C) -$2 500;$2 500
• D) $2 500;$2 500

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