Exam CFA-Level-I Topic 8 Question 222 Discussion

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Question #: 222
Topic #: 8
Two normal distributions, X and Y, have means of 10% and 15% respectively. What is the mean of the following linear combination: 2X + 3Y?

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Linear combination of two normal distributions is also a normal distribution. Its mean = 2 x
1 0% + 3 x 15% = 65%.

by Matthew at Jun 02, 2026, 05:45 AM

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