Moerdyk Company's Stock Has a Beta of 1

question 146

Multiple Choice

Moerdyk Company's stock has a beta of 1.40, the risk-free rate is 4.25%, and the market risk premium is 5.50%.What is the firm's required rate of return?

• A)11.36%
• B)11.65%
• C)11.95%
• D)12.25%
• E)12.55%

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