Answer:
Holding period return = 14.49%, Standard Deviation = 11.08 approx
Explanation:
Eco Scenario Dividend Stock Price HPR Prob Expected HPR
Boom 3 60 26 0.33 8.58
Normal 1.2 58 18.4 0.33 6.072
Recession 0.75 49 (0.5) 0.33 <u> (0.165)</u>
Expected HPR 14.49%
<u>Calculation Of Standard Deviation</u>
(A) (B) (A) - (B)
Given return Exp return d p 
60 50 3 26 14.49 11.51 0.33 43.718
58 50 1.2 18.4 14.49 3.91 0.33 5.045
49 50 0.75 (0.5) 14.49 14.99 0.33 <u> 74.15</u>
Total
= 122.91
wherein, d = deviation
p = probability
Standard Deviation =
=
= 11.08
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<u>Working Note</u>:
Holding period return = 
Boom =
= 26%
Similarly, for normal =
= 18.4%
Recession =
= (0.5)%
figure in bracket indicates negative return
Answer:there are 4
Explanation:if you take the 16 businesses and multiply it by a quarter which is .25 and you will get 4
I would think the answer is C.