EBK BUSINESS STATISTICS
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134462783
Author: STEPHAN
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.59AC
(a)
To determine
To construct:a table that tallies market cap, risk, and rating.
(b)
To determine
To explain:the conclusions about the differences among the funds based on market, risk and the rating
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