Stock a has a beta of 1.2 and a standard deviation of 25%.
stock b has a beta of 1.4 and a standard deviation of 20%.
portfolio ab was created by investing in a combination of stocks a and b.
portfolio ab has a beta of 1.25 and a standard deviation of 18%.
which of the following statements is correct?
options:
a) portfolio ab has more money invested in stock b than in stock a.
b) stock a has more market risk than stock b but less stand-alone risk.
c) portfolio ab has more money invested in stock a than in stock b.
d) portfolio ab has the same amount of money invested in each of the two stocks.
e) stock a has more market risk than portfolio ab.

Atlas manufacturing produces a unique valve, and has the capacity to produce 50,000 valves annually. currently atlas produces 40,000 valves and is thinking about increasing production to 45,000 valves next year. what is the most likely behavior of total manufacturing costs and unit manufacturing costs given this change? a. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will also increase. b. total manufacturing costs will stay the same and unit manufacturing costs will stay the same. c. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will decrease. d. total manufacturing costs will increase and unit manufacturing costs will stay the same.

Connors academy reported inventory in the 2017 year-end balance sheet, using the fifo method, as $154,000. in 2018, the company decided to change its inventory method to lifo. if the company had used the lifo method in 2017, the company estimates that ending inventory would have been in the range $130,000-$135,000. what adjustment would connors make for this change in inventory method?

Select the correct answer. which is a benefit of planning for your future career? a. being less prepared after high school. b. having higher tuition in college. c. earning college credits in high school. d. ruining your chances of having a successful career.