$.($Calculating expected rates of return and risk$)$ Syntax, Inc., is considering an in$-$ vestment in one of two common stocks. Given the information that follows, which investment is better, based on risk $($as measured by the standard deviation$)$ and return?

Common Stock A Common Stock B

Probability Return Probability Return

$\mathrm{.}3011\%\mathrm{.}2025\%$

$\mathrm{.}4015\%\mathrm{.}306\%$

$\mathrm{.}3019\%\mathrm{.}3014\%$

$\mathrm{.}2022\%$

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