a) The table below shows the performance of two shares x and y under four different economic
Question:
a) The table below shows the performance of two shares x and y under four different economic conditions and their associated probabilities of occurrence
Economic condition | Rate of return (%) | Probabilities | ||
Growth Expansion Stagnation Recession | x | y | X | y |
18.50 12.75 1.25 -6.00 | 16.50 14.00 1.80 -4.50 | 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 | 0.45 0.20 0.20 0.15 |
Required;
The expected rate of return for shares x and y. (4 Marks)
The standard deviation of returns for shares x and y. (4 Marks)
The coefficient of variation of returns for shares x and y. (4 Marks)
Advice an investor on the preferred share. (2 Marks)
b) Discuss three possible options that a financially distressed firm can avoid a hostile takeover by a rival firm.
(6 Marks)
Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life
ISBN: 978-0321817624
4th edition
Authors: Jeff Bennett, Bill Briggs, Mario F. Triola