A recent investment by GE is expected to generate an average return of 10% with a standard deviation of 5%. The coefficient of variation is:
A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 1.5
D. 2
Coefficient of variation = Standard Deviation/Average Return
= 5%/10%
= 0.5
Hence, the answer is A.0.5
A recent investment by GE is expected to generate an average return of 10% with a...
A recent investment by GE is expected to generate an average return of 10% with a standard deviation of 5%. The coefficient of variation is: A. 0.5 B. 1 C. 1.5 D. 2
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