Calculate the variances and standard deviation of returns

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Florida Company (FC) and Minnesota Company (MC) are both service companies. Their stock returns for the past three years were: FC: -5%, 15%, 20%; MC: 8%, 8%, 20%. Calculate the variances and standard Deviation of returns for FC and MC. (Show calculations to receive full credit)

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