In the first quarter of 2017, a group of domestic equity mutual funds had a mean return
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In the first quarter of 2017, a group of domestic equity mutual funds had a mean return of 6.2% with a standard deviation of 1.8%. If a Normal model can be used to model them, what percent of the funds would you expect to be in each region? Be sure to draw a picture first.
a) Returns of 8.0% or more
b) Returns of 6.2% or less
c) Returns between 2.6% and 9.8%
d) Returns of more than 11.6%
Rule to approximate the probabilities rather than using technology to find the values more precisely. Answers given for probabilities or percentages from Exercise 31 on assume that a calculator or software has been used. Answers found from using Z-tables may vary slightly.
Mutual FundsMutual funds are like a pool of funds gathered by different small investors that have simalar investment perspective about returns on their investments. These funds are managed by professional investment managers who act smartly on behalf of the...
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Business Statistics
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