The Following Represent the Expected Values and Standard Deviations for Alternatives

Multiple Choice

The following represent the expected values and standard deviations for alternatives a-d. Which alternative has the highest absolute risk?

A) Alternative A has an expected profit of £100,000 and a standard deviation of £18,000
B) Alternative B has an expected profit of £300,000 and a standard deviation of £75,000
C) Alternative C has an expected profit of £500,000 and a standard deviation of £70,000
D) Alternative D has an expected profit of £700,000 and a standard deviation of £60,000