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Whisp Corporation has an expected return of 16% and a standard deviation of 20%.

 

Whisp Corporation has an expected return of 16% and a standard deviation of 20%.

What is the probability of earning a return between

-4% and 36%?About 68%

What is the probability of earning a return between 16% and 56%?About 47.5%

What is the probability of earning a return between

-4% and 16%?About 34%

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