If a portfolio had a return of 15%, the risk free asset return was 3%, and the standard deviation of the portfolio’s excess returns was 34%, the risk premium would be _____.

Suppose that a stock portfolio and a bond portfolio have a zero correlation. This means that ______. 

During a heavy deadlift, which mechanism prevents the lifter from tearing a tendon due to excessive force?

Cats have a special need for four amino acids [1], [2], arginine, and cysteine.

In terms of nutrition, iron and zinc are considered [1], while calcium and sodium are considered [2].

____________________________ is/are a category of dietary supplements that may delay or prevent oxidative processes in the body and in food.

Griffin, a 3-kg, active, 7-month-old, male, domestic shorthaired feline, would require approximately how much energy supplied by the diet (kcal/day)?

Spunky, a 4-year-old, spayed, female mixed-breed dog, presents to your clinic. Her owners are concerned about her weight gain over the last four months. In obtaining a history, you learn that there are four people in the house: owners Jen and Brian, a toddler, and a new baby. Jen and Brian have taken to leaving all-purpose dog food out all day, because they realized they had each forgotten to feed Spunky on several occasions since the birth of the baby. Spunky’s exercise is limited to spending time in the fenced yard, rather than the walks she used to enjoy. Spunky spends much of her time indoors, and is quick to eat food the toddler has dropped. On physical examination, Spunky weighs 55 lbs with a BCS of 4/5. Her ideal weight is 45 lbs. All other examination findings were unremarkable. CBC, chemistry, and thyroid hormone levels were also unremarkable.

When you mention that Spunky would benefit from weight loss, Jen, her owner, says, “Okay, we’ll just put out half of the food we usually give her.” Is this plan advisable? Why or why not?

The Annie’s Card Shoppe stocks Mother’s Day cards for a limited time each Spring. The store charges $6.79 for each card sold. Immediately after Mother’s Day, the cards are sold to a discounter for $1.15 per card.  Annie’s is committed to a very high service level on all products sold (see exam instructions). What is the implied cost target Annie’s must hit from its suppliers that justifies her fill rate for the Mother’s Day cards? HINT: Consider the Newsvendor model since this product is seasonal.