Answer:
1. 17.2%
2. 11.1%
Explanation:
In a research study carried out by Fama and French in 1992 titled "The CrossâSection of Expected Stock Returns." Their findings showed that the stocks of firms within the highest decile of book-to-market ratios had an average annual return of 17.2%, while the stocks of firms within the lowest decile of book-to-market ratios had an average annual return of 11.1%
Hence, the correct answer to the question is: 17.2% and 11.1% respectively.