Assume the returns from holding an asset are normally distributed. Also assume the average annual return for holding the asset a period of time was 15.7 percent and the standard deviation of this asset for the period was 33.6 percent. Use the NORMDIST function in Excel® to answer the following questions. a. What is the approximate probability that your money will double in value in a single year? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161. b. What is the approximate probability that your money will triple in value in a single year? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 8 decimal places, e.g., 32.16161616. a. Probability b. Probability % %

Assume the returns from holding an asset are normally distributed. Also assume the average annual return for holding the asset a period of time was 15.7 percent and the standard deviation of this asset for the period was 33.6 percent. Use the NORMDIST function in Excel® to answer the following questions. a. What is the approximate probability that your money will double in value in a single year? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 3 decimal places, e.g., 32.161. b. What is the approximate probability that your money will triple in value in a single year? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 8 decimal places, e.g., 32.16161616. a. Probability b. Probability % %

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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