a$.$ Based on these potential outcomes, what is your estimate of the expected rate of return from this investment opportunity?

b$.$ Calculate the standard deviation in the anticipated returns found in part a$.$

a$.$ The expected rate of return from this investment opportunity is $\%.($Round to two decimal places$)$

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State of Economy

Rapid expansion and recovery

Modest growth

Continued recession

Falls into depression

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