uppose that the probability that the economy will be in a recession one year from now is 0.25. If the economy is in a recession one year from now the price of XYZ common stock will be $150. If the economy is not in a recession  one year from now the price of XYZ common stock will be $200.  If the current price of XYZ stock is $175, what is the standard deviation of the returns of XYZ common stock over the next year?  Enter your answer as a percent without the “%”. Round your final answer to two decimals.

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