Parts A$-$C require $6$ years to be figured.a$.$ Calculate the projected portfolio return, $r_p,$ for each of the $6$ years.

b$.$ Calculate the average expected portfolio return, $r_p^{},$ over the $6-$year period.

c$.$ Calculate the standard deviation of expected portfolio returns, $s_p,$ over the $6-$year period.

d$.$ How would you characterize the correlation of returns of the assets $1$ and $2?$

e$.$ Discuss any benefits of diversification achieved through creation of the portfolio.

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a$.$ The projected portfolio return, $r_p,$ for $2021$ is $\%.($Round to two decimal places.$)$

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