Foundations of Financial Management
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Author: Stanley B. Block, Geoffrey A. Hirt, Bartley Danielsen
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Chapter 13, Problem 9P
a.
Summary Introduction
To calculate: The CoV for each time period.
Introduction:
Coefficient of variation (CoV):
It is the ratio of SD (standard deviation) to the mean that shows the extent of the variability of data in relation to the mean of the population.
b.
Summary Introduction
To explain: Whether the risk or CoV increases over the time period and the reason for the same.
Introduction:
Coefficient of variation (CoV):
It is the ratio of SD (standard deviation) to the mean that shows the extent of the variability of data in relation to the mean of the population.
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