$[$YOU SHOULD USE EXCEL TO CHECK YOUR CALCULATIONS$]$

Consider the following table:

b$.$ Calculate the values of expected return and variance for the stock fund. $($Do not

round intermediate calculations. Enter "Expected return" value as a percentage

rounded to $1$ decimal place and "Variance" as decimal number rounded to $4$

decimal places.$)$

Expected return

Variance

c$.$ Calculate the value of the covariance between the stock and bond funds. $($Negative

value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations.

Enter your answer as a decimal number rounded to $4$ decimal places.$)$