For each of the following pairs of investments, state which would always be preferred by a rational
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a. Portfolio A r: 1890 σ: 20% Portfolio B r 14% 20% b. Portfolio C r 15% σ:18% Portfolio D-13% σ-8% c. Portfolio E Portfolio F r::14% r# 14% σΞ16% σ: 1000
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