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If the ratio of stocks to bonds in a certain portfolio is 5
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13 Jul 2020, 08:02
13 Jul 2020, 08:02
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If the ratio of stocks to bonds in a certain portfolio is \(5:3\), then which of the following CANNOT be the total number of stocks and bonds?
A 8
B 50
C 120
D 160
E 200
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
A 8
B 50
C 120
D 160
E 200
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: If the ratio of stocks to bonds in a certain portfolio is 5
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14 Jul 2020, 02:42
14 Jul 2020, 02:42
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5+3 = 8
so denominator would be 8
x/8 * some value
That some value should be divisible by 8. In answer choices all options are divisible by 8 except option B which is 50
so denominator would be 8
x/8 * some value
That some value should be divisible by 8. In answer choices all options are divisible by 8 except option B which is 50
Re: If the ratio of stocks to bonds in a certain portfolio is 5
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23 Jun 2023, 14:24
23 Jun 2023, 14:24
5+3=8, so the total could be 8 or any multiples of 8
50 is not a multiple of 8
Ans: B
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50 is not a multiple of 8
Ans: B
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