The Annual Return for Three Years for Stock B Comes

question 8

Multiple Choice

The annual return for three years for stock B comes out to be 0%, 10% and 26%. Annual returns for three years for the market portfolios are +6%, 18%, 24%. Calculate the beta for the stock.

• A) 0.74
• B) 1.36
• C) 1.0
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

In cash flow calculation, this method adjusts net income for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities.

Net Loss

The negative financial result that occurs when a company's expenses exceed its revenues.

Merchandise Inventories

Goods purchased and held for resale by a business, including products available for sale and items in the process of production for sale.

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flow information from the company's operating activities is used, as opposed to the indirect method.