Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Beta is measured by the slope of the security market line.
• B) If the risk-free rate rises, then the market risk premium must also rise.
• C) If a company's beta is halved, then its required return will also be halved.
• D) If a company's beta doubles, then its required return will also double.
• E) The slope of the security market line is equal to the market risk premium, (rM − rRF).

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Definitions:

Sell Now

A directive or decision to sell an asset or product immediately, often due to market conditions.

Book Value

The net value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the asset's cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Sunk Cost

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered, and should not affect future business decisions.

Relevant Cost

Costs that will be affected by a decision in the future and therefore should be considered in decision-making processes.