Expected Return: Security Analysts That Have Evaluated Concordia Corporation Have

question 61

Multiple Choice

Expected Return: Security Analysts that have evaluated Concordia Corporation have determined that there is a 15% chance that the firm will generate earnings per share of $2.40; a 60% probability that the firm will generate earnings per share of $3.10; and a 25% probability that the firm will generate earnings per share of $3.80. What are the expected earnings per share for Concordia Corporation? (Round off to the nearest $0.01)

• A) $3.10
• B) $3.17
• C) $2.75
• D) $2.91

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