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

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Definitions:

Premium

An amount paid in addition to the standard cost or value, often for insurance, bonds, or the higher quality of a product or service.

Interest Rate

The fee, represented as a proportion of the principal, imposed by a lender on a borrower for utilizing assets.

Effective Interest Method

A method of calculating the amortized cost of a bond and the amount of interest expense over time by applying a constant interest rate to the carrying amount of the bond.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.