Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 122

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below. The volatility of the market portfolio is 10%,the expected return on the market is 12%,and the risk-free rate of interest is 4%.
-The Sharpe Ratio for Rearden Metal is closest to:

• A)0.40.
• B)0.56.
• C)0.80.
• D)1.00.

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Definitions:

Historical Cost

The original monetary value of an asset or investment at the time of its purchase, disregarding inflation over time.

Accounting Principle

Guidelines and standards intended to bring consistency and integrity to the financial reporting process.

Cost Or Market

An inventory valuation method that requires inventory to be recorded at the lower of its historical cost or its current market value.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or disposal, used in inventory valuation.