Expected return, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation Three assets—F, G, and H—are currently being considered by Perth Industries. The probability distributions of expected returns for these assets are shown in the following table.

a. Calculate the expected value of return, r, for each of the three assets. Which provides the largest expected return?
b. Calculate the standard deviation, σ_r, for each of the three assets’ returns. Which appears to have the greatest risk?
c. Calculate the coefficient of variation, CV, for each of the three assets’ returns. Which appears to have the greatest relative risk?

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i 12 3 4 5 Asset F Pr; Return, rj 0.10 40% 0.20 10 0.40 0 0.20 -5 0.10 -10 Asset G Pri 0.40 0.30 0.30 Return, 7₁ 35% 10 -20 Asset H Pri 0.10 0.20 0.40 0.20 0.10 Return, rj 40% 20 10 0 -20