If IBM Has a Beta of 1

question 38

Multiple Choice

If IBM has a beta of 1.2 when the risk-free rate is 6% and the expected return on the market portfolio is 18%, the expected return on IBM is:

• A) 17.2%
• B) 20.4%
• C) 22.1%
• D) 23.6%

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