will be bargain prices. The fund sponsor has suggested to James that the fund's performance will hinge on how the national economy performs in the coming year. Specifically, he suggested the following possible outcomes:

a$.$ Based on these potential outcomes, what is your estimate of the expected rate of return from this investment opportunity?

b$.$ Calculate the standard deviation in the anticipated returns found in part a$.$

c$.$ Would you be interested in making such an investment? Note that you lose all your money in one year if the economy collapses into the worst state or you double your money if the economy enters into a rapid expansion.

a$.$ The expected rate of return from this investment opportunity is $6.($Round to two decimal places$)$

b$.$ The investment's standard deviation is

$\%.($Round to two decimal places$)$

c$.$ Would you be interested in making such an investment? $($Select the best choice below.$)$

A$.$ Your interest in making such an investment would depend on your risk tolerance. If you do not like risk you should avoid this investment, however if you do not mind risk you may want to make this investment.

B$.$ Yes, I would be interested in making such an investment. The economy is most likely to begin a rapid expansion and recovery.

C$.$ No$,$ I would not be interested in making such an investment. The economy is most likely to sink into a depression.

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