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You are considering portfolio investments that are composed of a core bonds fund and REITs.

$($a$)$ Using the information provided, determine the covariance between core bonds and REITs. $($Round your answers to three decimal places.$)$ covariance answer for the standard deviation to two decimal places.$)$

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