Part A: Compute the expected return, standard deviation, and value at risk for the following two investments: Investment (A): Pays $900 75% of the time and incurs a $1,200 loss otherwise. Expected value= Value at risk = = Standard deviation = Investment (B): Pays $1,200 50% of the time and incurs a $450 loss otherwise. Calculate the following. Expected value: Value at risk: = Standard deviation Part B: State which investment will be preferred and explain why it would be preferred.

Part A: Compute the expected return, standard deviation, and value at risk for the following two investments: Investment (A): Pays $900 75% of the time and incurs a $1,200 loss otherwise. Expected value= Value at risk = = Standard deviation = Investment (B): Pays $1,200 50% of the time and incurs a $450 loss otherwise. Calculate the following. Expected value: Value at risk: = Standard deviation Part B: State which investment will be preferred and explain why it would be preferred.

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