The Expected Rate of Return and Standard Deviations, Respectively for Four

Multiple Choice

The expected rate of return and standard deviations, respectively for four stocks are given below: $$\begin{array} { l l } \mathrm { OPQ } & 11\%,8\%\\\mathrm { RST } & 11\%,9 \% \\\mathrm { UVW } & 12\%,10 \% \\\mathrm { XVZ } & 12 \% ,8\%\end{array}$$ Which investment offers the highest expected return relative to its standard deviation?

A) OPQ
B) RST
C) UVW
D) XYZ