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A bivariate normal distribution describes assets X and Y with means μ_X=8%, μ_Y=5%, volatilities σ_X=20%, σ_Y=15%, and correlation ρ=0.60.

Given that X is observed at 28%, what is the conditional expected return of Y?

  1. 14%
  2. 17%
  3. 5%
  4. 20%

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