For a portfolio of 40 randomly selected stocks, which of the following is most likely to be true? a. The beta of the portfolio is less than the weighted average of the betas of the individual stocks. b. The riskiness of the portfolio is greater than the riskiness of each of the stocks if each was held in isolation. c. The beta of the portfolio is equal to the weighted average of the betas of the individual stocks. d. The riskiness of the portfolio is the same as the riskiness of each stock if it was held in isolation. e. The beta of the portfolio is larger than the weighted average of the betas of the individual stocks.

The partnership of douglas, ryan, and ellen has dissolved and is in the process of liquidation. on july 1, 2016, just before the second cash distribution, the assets and equities of the partnership along with profit and loss sharing ratios were as follows: cash $30,000receivable - net $20,000inventories $25,000equipment - net $30,000total assets $80,000liabilities $12,000douglas, capital (20%) $28,000ryan, capital (50%) $24,000ellen, capital (30%) $16,000total liab./equity $80,000assume that the available cash is distributed immediately, except for a $2,000 contingency fund that is withheld pending complete liquidation of the partnership. how much cash should be paid to each of the partners? a. $3,200 douglas, $8,000 ryan, $4,800 ellenb. $5,600 douglas, $14,000 ryan, $8,400 ellenc. $16,000 douglas, $0 ryan, $0 ellend. $8,000 douglas, $0 ryan, $8,000 ellen