Consider the Following Probability Distribution for Stocks C and D

Multiple Choice

Consider the following probability distribution for stocks C and D: $$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { State } & \text { Probability } & \text { Return on Stock C } & \text { Return on Stock D } \\1 & 0.30 & 7 \% & - 9 \% \\2 & 0.50 & 11 \% & 14 \% \\3 & 0.20 & - 16 \% & 26 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ If you invest 25% of your money in C and 75% in D, what would be your portfolio's expected rate of return and standard deviation?

A) 9.891%; 8.70%
B) 9.945%; 11.12%
C) 8.225%; 8.70%
D) 10.275%; 11.12%