TABLE 19-4
A stock portfolio has the following returns under the market conditions listed below.
-Referring to Table 19-4, what is the coefficient of variation?
A) 88.8%
B) 90.3%
C) 100%
D) 156.1%

Question

TABLE 19-4
A stock portfolio has the following returns under the market conditions listed below. 
-Referring to Table 19-4, what is the coefficient of variation?
A) 88.8% 
B) 90.3% 
C) 100% 
D) 156.1%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The coefficient of variation is a measure of relative variability. It is calculated by dividing the standard deviation by the mean and multiplying by 100. In this case, the standard deviation is 156.1 and the mean is 100. Therefore, the coefficient of variation is 156.1/100 * 100 = 156.1%.

TABLE 19-4 A Stock Portfolio Has the Following Returns Under the Market