Problem 6-6 (Algo) Consider the following table: Scenario Probability Stock Fund Rate of Return Bond Fund Rate of Return Severe recession 0.10 -44% -11% Mild recession 0.20 -24% 17% Normal growth 0.40 29% 10% Boom 0.30 34% -7% Required: a. Calculate the values of mean return and variance for the stock fund. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round "Mean return" value to 1 decimal place and "Variance" to 2 decimal places.) b. Calculate the value of the covariance between the stock and bond funds. (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Problem 6-6 (Algo) Consider the following table: Scenario Probability Stock Fund Rate of Return Bond Fund Rate of Return Severe recession 0.10 -44% -11% Mild recession 0.20 -24% 17% Normal growth 0.40 29% 10% Boom 0.30 34% -7% Required: a. Calculate the values of mean return and variance for the stock fund. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round "Mean return" value to 1 decimal place and "Variance" to 2 decimal places.) b. Calculate the value of the covariance between the stock and bond funds. (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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