The probability of distribution of returns for two stocks A and B is given in the following table.
Scenario Probability return of stock A Return of Stock B
Good .25 -.02 .08
Normal .35 .05 .01
Bad .4 .05 -.1
Expected return of stock A is ________ and that of stock B is __________
a. 2.16%, 0.45%
b. 3.25%, 1%
c. 2.16%, -1.24%
d. 3.25%, -1.65%
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