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Chapter 13, Problem 10P
a.
Summary Introduction
To calculate: The investment that should be chosen by Tim Trepid on the basis of CoV.
Introduction:
Coefficient of variation:
It is the ratio of SD (standard deviation) to the mean that shows the extent of variability in the data in relation to the mean of the population.
b.
Summary Introduction
To explain: The investment that should be chosen by Mike Macho.
Introduction:
Coefficient of variation:
It is the ratio of SD (standard deviation) to the mean that shows the extent of variability in the data in relation to the mean of the population.
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