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geodog55

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The EAR is 5.85 if the APR is 5.85 and compounding is annual.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Beta is a more relevant measure of risk to an investor with a well-diversified portfolio than to an investor who holds only one stock.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: With APR = 5.85, C/Y = 1, periodic interest rate = r = 0.0585, we have:
EAR = (1 + periodic rate)C/Y - 1 = (1.0585)1 - 1 = 1.0585 - 1 = 0.0585 or 5.85 as the EAR.

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