uppose the returns on a particular asset are normally distributed. Also suppose the asset had an average return of 12.4% and a standard deviation of 28.6%. Use the NORMDIST function in Excel® to determine the probability that in any given year you will lose money by investing in this asset. (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.):

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uppose the returns on a particular asset are normally distributed. Also suppose the asset had an average return of 12.4% and a standard deviation of 28.6%. Use the NORMDIST function in Excel® to determine the probability that in any given year you will lose money by investing in this asset. (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

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