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:

Total Revenue

The total amount of money a company receives from its goods or services over a specific time period, calculated by multiplying price by quantity sold.

Yearly Return

The total gain or loss experienced on an investment over a period of one year.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Short Run

A time period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust its output.