The Rate of Return on the Common Stock of Flowers

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on the common stock of Flowers by Flo is expected to be 14% in a boom economy,8% in a normal economy,and only 2% in a recessionary economy. The probabilities of these economic states are 20% for a boom,70% for a normal economy,and 10% for a recession. What is the variance of the returns on the common stock of Flowers by Flo?

A) .001044
B) .001280
C) .001863
D) .002001
E) .002471