Calculate the standard deviation of the two-asset portfolio

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Assume Marvin's Section 401(k) plan balance of $10,000 is equally invested in two mutual funds. Mutual Fund A has a standard deviation of 8%, and Mutual Fund B has a standard deviation of 11%. Assume the correlation coefficient of the funds is 75%. Calculate the standard deviation of the two-asset portfolio.

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