Asset allocation would most fit their retirement portfolio

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Ron and Mary are investors and they will be retiring in the next 5 years. They have a conservative risk tolerance. Which asset allocation would most fit their retirement portfolio needs, and why? A) 90% equities and 10% fixed income B) 50% equities and 50% cash/cash equivalents c) 70% fixed income and 30% cash/cash equivalents

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