A certain portfolio has expected return 18.8%, with standard deviation 31%, and the risk-free asset has expected return 1.8%. Using the Utility function discussed in class and as defined in Chapter 6 of our Bodie, Kane, Marcus textbook, at what level of risk aversion, A, will an investor be indifferent between the portfolio and the risk-free asset?

Select one:

a. -1.54

b. insufficient information to determine

c. -3.91

d. 3.54

e. 0.83

f. 0.96

g. 1.10

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