A Firm Has a Beta of 1

question 23

Multiple Choice

A firm has a beta of 1.2. The return in the market is 14%, and the risk-free rate is 6%. The estimated cost of common stock equity is ____.

• A) 6%
• B) 7.2%
• C) 15.6%
• D) 14%

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