deviation of return of 20%. The correlation coefficient between the returns A and B is 0.4. The risk-free rate of return is 5%. a. Find the proportion of the optimal risky portfolio that should be invested in stock B. b. Find the expected return on the optimal risky portfolio. c. Find the standard deviation of the returns on the optimal risky portfolio. Question 2: (15%) Assume that both X and Y are well-diversified portfolios and the risk-free rate is 8%. Portfolio X has an expected return
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Lava This presentation will discuss two questions which are How is Lava Produced? And What hazards/dangers does lava pose? It will also study one example of a Lava Flow in Hawaii. Lava is molten rock expelled by a volcano during erupting. It is produced/ formed in the interior of planets including Earth and their satellites. When the lava is first erupted from the vent in a volcano otherwise known as the volcanic vent‚ lava is a liquid and varies from 700°C to 1‚200°C. Although lava is
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Section B: Caselets (40 marks) • This section consists of Caselets. • Answer all the questions. • Each caselet carries 20 marks. • Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 200 to 250 words). Caselet 1 COMPANY BACKGROUND The Bronson Insurance Group was originally founded in 1900 in Auxvasse‚ Missouri‚ by James Bronson. The Bronson Group owns a variety of companies that underwrite personal and commercial insurance policies. Annual sales of the Bronson Group
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INTRODUCTION In my Physical Education School Base Assignment (SBA) Draft 1.There is Information on the history of netball internationally ‚ who‚ when and where It was invented .What netball was evolved from‚ who brought it to Jamaica and in what year It came to Jamaica where was first played and where the first netball court was built. The rules that govern netball‚ how many players are involved in this sport. The types of officials‚ roles and responsibilities of each players and their position
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Questions: 1. Describe the importance of employee benefits as a strategic component of fulfilling the goals of HRM at Genentech and Zappos. The importance of employee benefits as a strategic component of fulfilling the goals of HRM at Genentech and Zappos boost low turnover rates and high employee rating for satisfaction. With employee benefits‚ employees will feel more like assets instead of just workers. They will dedicate much time and effort for the wellness of the organization and lead to
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Chapter 2 Problems 5 A U.S. manufacturing company operating a subsidiary in an LDC (less developed country) shows the following results: U.S LDC Sales (units) 100‚000 20‚000 Labor (hours) 20‚000 15‚000 Raw Materials (currency) $20‚000 FC 20‚000 Capital Equipment (hours) 60‚000 5‚000 a. Calculate partial labor and productivity figures for the parent and the subsidiary. Do the result seem misleading? b. Compute the multifactor productivity figures for labor and
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Assignment 6: PRICING a) Computation of Economic Value of an offering Mercedes Benz is launching its luxury SUV (called the CDL class) in a market dominated by Lexus GL. The CDL class uses diesel and obtains 25 miles per gallon. The Lexus model‚ priced at $48000‚ uses premium gasolene and obtains 20 miles per gallon. Both the models need to be serviced annually but the CDL being a diesel engine requires annual service that is costlier by $100. The life of a diesel engine is typically longer –
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Production Plan for Riordan Manufacturing The intended principle of this study is to submit suggestions for a new process design and the supply chain at Riordan Manufacturing‚ Inc. The reformation will utilize the theory of Lean Production in the application of the electric fans manufacturing. The research uses Riordan Manufacturing‚ Inc. intranet information. This paper will present a complete production plan for two of the Riordan Manufacturing Inc. locations: Hangzhou‚ China and Pontiac‚
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Title of Project: An investigation into use of the various types of equipment used in the management of records in the Account Department Aim of Project: In conducting this study on the use of the various types of equipment used in the management of records in the Account Department 1. The use of the various types of equipment. 2. The management of records in the Account Department. Functions of the Accounts Department Account Department plays a very important role to the success of the
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History With the coming to Mindanao of the Spaniards in the 16th century‚ the Subanon were pushed farther in to the forests to join their fellowmen who had already settled in it. The Spanish occupation of several places along the coast of Mindanao Island‚ made the Subanon feel safe in their forest sanctuaries. The Christianized Filipinos who reached Mindanao during the Spanish period and permanently resettled near Spanish garrisons‚ made it difficult for them to return to the shore. Besides the
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