You Are Holding a Stock with a Beta of 2

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are holding a stock with a beta of 2.0 that is currently in equilibrium. The required rate of return on the stock is 15% versus a required return on an average stock of 10%. Now the required return on an average stock increases by 30.0% (not percentage points) . The risk-free rate is unchanged. By what percentage (not percentage points) would the required return on your stock increase as a result of this event?

• A) 36.10%
• B) 38.00%
• C) 40.00%
• D) 42.00%
• E) 44.10%

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Definitions:

Least Costly

Refers to the option that requires the smallest amount of expense or effort to achieve a given outcome.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and free entry and exit, leading to efficient outcomes.

Profit-Maximizing Condition

The state in which a firm's marginal cost is equal to its marginal revenue, aiming to achieve the highest possible profit.

Marginal Revenue Product

The increased earnings from adding one more unit of a resource used in production, such as capital or labor.