Shirley Paul's 2-Stock Portfolio Has a Total Value of $100,000

question 118

Multiple Choice

Shirley Paul's 2-stock portfolio has a total value of $100,000.$37,500 is invested in Stock A with a beta of 0.75 and the remainder is invested in Stock B with a beta of 1.42.What is her portfolio's beta?

• A) 1.17
• B) 1.23
• C) 1.29
• D) 1.35
• E) 1.42

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Definitions:

Parenchyma

Plant tissue composed of the least-specialized of all plant cells; found in all organs of a plant.

Collenchyma

Plant tissue composed of cells with unevenly thickened walls; supports growth of stems and petioles.

Sclerenchyma

Plant tissue composed of cells with heavily lignified cell walls; functions in support.

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue composed of undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division, responsible for growth and the generation of new organs.