The following data represent the probability distribution of the holding period returns for an investment in Lazy Rapids Kayaks (LARK) stock.   State of the Economy Scenario #(s) Probability, p(s) HPR Boom 1 0.348 31.60% Normal growth 2 0.432 6.90% Recession 3 0.220 -19.20%     a. What is the expected return on LARK? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)   b. What is the standard deviation of the returns on LARK? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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