Refer to Exhibit 8A

question 49

Multiple Choice

Refer to Exhibit 8A.1. Calculate both stocks' betas. What is the difference between the betas? That is, what is the value of betaR − betaS? (Hint: The graphical method of calculating the rise over run, or (Y2 − Y1) divided by (X2 − X1) may aid you.)

• A) 1.3538
• B) 1.4250
• C) 1.5000
• D) 1.5750
• E) 1.6538

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Investment Centre

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Residual Income

The amount of income that exceeds the minimum rate of return or hurdle rate, often used in performance measurement.

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Residual Income

Operating income that remains after deducting all required costs of capital from net operating profits, often used in performance measurement.