Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Arbitrage

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of arbitrage pricing theory (APT) ?

• A) A theory showing that the expected return on any risky asset is a linear combination of various factors.
• B) A risk that affects at most a small number of assets. Also called unique or asset-specific risks.
• C) A risk that influences a large number of assets. Also called market risk.
• D) Positively sloped straight line displaying the relationship between expected return and beta.
• E) Principle stating that spreading an investment across a number of assets eliminates some, but not all, of the risk.

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Definitions:

Law of Diminishing Returns

An economic principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while other factors are held constant, the incremental output per unit of the increased factor will eventually decrease.

Decreasing Rate

A condition in which the rate or speed of a given process or phenomenon reduces over time.

Increasing Rate

A rate that accelerates or grows over time, often used in the context of compound interest, inflation, or the escalation of prices.

Marginal

Relating to the additional cost or benefit associated with producing one more unit of a good or service.