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1. Calculate a hypothetical index using any five scripts following floating a) 10 marks: For capitalization method. (10marks) correct working and calculation of index. B) Stock indices sometimes act as indicators of industrial and economic growth- Explain the statement giving some examples. (5 marks) b) 5 marks: For explanation of the statement with clarity and relevance of examples.

2. You are considering an investment in the stock market and have identified three potential stocks, they are Crown (ASX: CWN), Tencent (HKG: 0700), and Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA). The historical prices for the past 10 years are shown in the table below. Assume no dividend is distributed during this period.

1. Calculate the standard deviation of the Crown, Tencent, and CBA.

3.The sales of Vintage company is 80,000 units per year. The percentage of storage is 20 percent of inventory value. The purchase price is RM20 per unit and the ordering cost of each order is RM1,000. Lead time is 2 weeks. Assume that there are 52 weeks in your calculation. Calculate: (a) EOQ (4 marks) (b) Total Carrying Cost (5 marks) (c) Total Ordering Cost (4 marks) (d) Total Inventory Cost (4 marks) (e) Reorder point (4 marks) (f) How many placements of order per year?