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Consider the following information, and then calculate the required rate of return for the Scientific Investment Fund.The total investment in the fund is R2 million.The market required rate of return is 15 percent, and the risk-free rate is 7 percent. Consider the following information, and then calculate the required rate of return for the Scientific Investment Fund.The total investment in the fund is R2 million.The market required rate of return is 15 percent, and the risk-free rate is 7 percent.   A)  14.3% B)  15.0% C)  13.1% D)  12.7% E)  10.3%


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Conformity

The tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs to match those of the group or social norms.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Referent Informational Influence

A form of social influence where individuals conform to the behavior of a group they admire or relate to, in order to be accepted or to identify with the group.

Normative Influence

The effect of societal norms and expectations on an individual’s behavior, driving conformity to group standards to gain acceptance or avoid disapproval.

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