Micromatic Is Considering Expanding into a New Product Area

question 43

Multiple Choice

Micromatic is considering expanding into a new product area. Micromatic's current beta is 1.2 and its beta is expected to increase to 1.45 after the expansion. The long-term growth rate of the firm's earnings is expected to increase from 6.5% to 10%. Micromatic's current dividend is $1.70 per share, the current risk-free rate is 9.1%, and the expected market return is 12.9%. Should Micromatic undertake the planned expansion?

• A) No, stock price decreases $10.15.
• B) Yes, stock price increases $15.27.
• C) Yes, stock price increases $0.45.
• D) No, stock price decreases $15.27.

Understand the critical value approach in hypothesis testing and its relation to the acceptance or rejection of hypotheses.

Grasp the concept of hypothesis testing as a method for making decisions based on sample data.

Distinguish between one-tailed and two-tailed tests and their application in research scenarios.

Understand the role of sample size and effect size in the power of a hypothesis test.

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