Overall Variance Suppose that Alexander Co$.,$ a U$.$S$.-$based MNC$,$ is trying to decide the location of a new project in which they plan to invest. Alexander can invest in the new project in either the United States or Germany. Upon completion, the project will comprise $50\mathrm{.}00\%$ of Alexander$$s total invested funds, with the remaining $50\mathrm{.}00\%$ being invested in the United States.

Forecasted information regarding the proposed project over a $5$year period, including the $50\mathrm{.}00\%$ of funds invested in the existing business, are shown in the following table: