Calculate the expected value of return

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An asset is currently being considered by Perth Industries. The probability distribution of expected returns for this asset is shown in the following table,

j Pr Return, r

1 0.20 20.00%

2 0.05 10.00%

3 0.45 0.00%

4 0.20 -15.00%

5 0.10 -25.00%

a. Calculate the expected value of return, for the asset.

b. Calculate the standard deviation, σr, for the asset's returns.

c. Calculate the coefficient of variation, CV, for the asset's returns.

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