Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Logically, it is easier to estimate the betas associated with capital budgeting projects than the betas associated with stocks, especially if the projects are closely associated with research and development activities.
• B) The beta of an "average stock," which is also "the market beta," can change over time, sometimes drastically.
• C) If a newly issued stock does not have a past history that can be used for calculating beta, then we should always estimate that its beta will turn out to be 1.0.This is especially true if the company finances with more debt than the average firm.
• D) During a period when a company is undergoing a change such as increasing its use of leverage or taking on riskier projects, the calculated historical beta may be drastically different from the beta that will exist in the future.
• E) If a company with a high beta merges with a low-beta company, the best estimate of the new merged company's beta is 1.0.

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Definitions:

Demand Frequency

The rate or interval at which a product or service is requested or required by customers.

Weekly Demand

The total quantity of a product or service that customers want to purchase over the course of a week, impacting inventory levels and production planning.

Lost Sale

A situation in which a potential sale is not realized, often due to stock unavailability, pricing issues, or the customer's decision to purchase from a competitor.

Order Policy

Guidelines or rules defining how and when inventory orders should be placed to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize costs.