When stock prices are unpredictable, they are said to

A. be riskless.
B. follow a random walk.
C. lack a martingale.
D. be ex-dividend.


Answer: B

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a. This contract was a valid contract, Robert cannot disaffirm. b. This contract was a voidable contract, Robert can disaffirm. c. This contract was a void contract. d. This contract was unenforceable because it needed to be in writing to be enforceable.

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