Average Stocks Are Yielding 7

question 11

Multiple Choice

Average stocks are yielding 7.0%, while short term treasuries return 3.0%. Marshall Inc. has a beta of 1.3 and is considering a new venture into an industry with direct competitors who have betas that average 1.8. What discount rate should Marshall use in evaluating the cash flows from this project?

• A)10.0%
• B)8.2%
• C)4.8%
• D)10.2%

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