Which of the Following Pairs of Portfolios Exemplifies the Risk-Return

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of portfolios exemplifies the risk-return tradeoff?

• A)For Portfolio A, the average return is 6 percent and the standard deviation is 15 percent; for Portfolio B, the average return is 6 percent and the standard deviation is 25 percent.
• B)For Portfolio A, the average return is 5 percent and the standard deviation is 15 percent; for Portfolio B, the average return is 8 percent and the standard deviation is 15 percent.
• C)For Portfolio A, the average return is 5 percent and the standard deviation is 25 percent; for Portfolio B, the average return is 8 percent and the standard deviation is 15 percent.
• D)For Portfolio A, the average return is 5 percent and the standard deviation is 15 percent; for Portfolio B, the average return is 8 percent and the standard deviation is 25 percent.

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Definitions:

General Journal

The general journal is a primary accounting record used to document all business transactions in chronological order, detailing debits and credits for each entry.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities of a company, representing amounts owed to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Office Supplies

Consumable items used in offices on a regular basis, such as paper, pens, and toner cartridges.

Cash Dividends

Dividends paid out in cash by a company from its earnings to its shareholders at declared dividend dates.