Penny inherited a $200,000 portfolio of investments from her grandparents when she turned 21. The portfolio is comprised of treasury billsand stock in Ford and Harley Davidson as follows. Based on the current portfolio composition and the expected returns, what is theexpected rate of return for Penny's portfolio?a. 7.8%b. 8.7%c. 7.0%d. 8.0%a..b..C.d..Treasury BillsFordHarley DavidsonExpected Return4.5%8.0%12.0%$A A A$$$ Value80,000.0060,000.0060,000.00

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