8. An investor invests 60% of his wealth in a risky asset which has an expected return of 15% and a variance of 4% and 40% of his wealth in a risk-free security that pays 6% return. What is the expected return and standard deviation of the portfolio? a. 8.0% and 12.0%, respectively b. 9.6% and 8.0%, respectively c. 9.6% and 10.0%, respectively d. 11.4% and 12.0%, respectively

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8. An investor invests 60% of his wealth in a risky asset which has an expected
return of 15% and a variance of 4% and 40% of his wealth in a risk-free security that
pays 6% return. What is the expected return and standard deviation of the portfolio?
a. 8.0% and 12.0%, respectively
b. 9.6% and 8.0%, respectively
C. 9.6% and 10.0%, respectively
d. 11.4% and 12.0%, respectively
4.
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