a.1. Given the information in the table, the expected rate of return for stock A is ____. (Round to two decimal places.)

a.2. The standard deviation of stock A is _____ (Round to two decimal places.)

b.1. The expected rate of return for stock B is _____ (Round to two decimal places.)

b.2. The standard deviation for stock B is _____. (Round to two decimal places.)

c.Based on the risk (as measured by the standard deviation) and return of each stock, which investment is better?(Select the best choice below.)

(Expected rate of return and risk) Syntex, Inc. is considering an investment in one of two common stocks. Given the information that follows, which investment is better, based on the risk (as measured by the standard deviation) and return? Common Stock A Common Stock B Probability 0.35 0.30 0.35 Return 10% 14% 21% Probability 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Return -7% 5% 15% 23%