The Risk- Free Rate of Return Is 4

question 59

Multiple Choice

The risk- free rate of return is 4.2 percent, the expected market return is 9 percent, and the beta for Lea, Inc. is 1.12. What is Lea's required rate of return?

• A) 13.70%.
• B) 9.58%.
• C) 14.28%.
• D) 10.08%.

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