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An investment produced annual rates of return of 5%, 12%, 7%, 11% and 3% respectively over the past five years. What is the standard deviation of these returns? O a. 1.9% O b. 2.7% Oc 4.6% Od. 3.8%

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An investment produced annual rates of return of 5%, 12%, 7%, 11% and 3% respectively over the past five
years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?
O a. 1.9%
O b. 2.7%
O c. 4.6%
O d. 3.8%

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