Use the SML Model to Calculate the Cost of Equity

question 19

Multiple Choice

Use the SML model to calculate the cost of equity for a firm based on the following information: the firm's beta is 1.5; the risk free rate is 5%; the market risk premium is 2%.

• A) 4.5%
• B) 8.0%
• C) 9.5%
• D) 10.5%

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