Your investment has a 20% chance of earning a 30% rate of return, a 50% chance of earning a 10% rate of return, and a 30% chance of losing 6%. What is your expected return on this investment?

Your investment has a 20% chance of earning a 30% rate of return, a 50% chance of earning a 10% rate of return, and a 30% chance of losing 6%. What is your expected return on this investment? 





A. 12.8%

B. 11%

C. 8.9%

D. 9.2%


Answer: D. 9.2%

(.2)(30%) + (.5)(10%) + (.3)(-6%) = 9.2%


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