The Mean Return on Equity (ROE)for a Group of Firms

question 10

Multiple Choice

The mean return on equity (ROE) for a group of firms in an industry is 15 percent with a variance of 9 percent.The coefficient of variation of the industry's ROE is:

• A)0.2
• B)0.6
• C)1.7
• D)5.0

---

Definitions:

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

The capacity to understand logical reasoning and problem solving in mathematics, part of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.

Multiple Intelligences Theory

A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that intelligence is multidimensional and includes various discrete faculties.

Range Of Reaction

A theory suggesting that an individual’s genetic makeup establishes a range of possible developmental outcomes that can be determined by environmental conditions.

Intellectual Disability

A term for significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.