Question: Problem 1-6 Calculating Variability (LO4, CFA2) The rates of return on Cherry Jalopies, Inc., stock over the last five years were 20 percent, 11 percent,

Problem 1-6 Calculating Variability (LO4, CFA2)

The rates of return on Cherry Jalopies, Inc., stock over the last five years were 20 percent, 11 percent, 6 percent, 5 percent, and 8 percent. Over the same period, the returns on Straw Construction Companys stock were 16 percent, 19 percent, 3 percent, 2 percent, and 15 percent.

Calculate the variances and the standard deviations for Cherry and Straw. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your variance as a decimal rounded to 5 decimal places. Enter your standard deviation as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

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