Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 40

Multiple Choice

Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
You are provided with the following information:
Nominal return on risk-free asset = 4.5%
Expected return for asset i = 12.75%
Expected return on the market portfolio = 9.25%
-Refer to Exhibit 1.6.Calculate the risk premium for asset i.

• A) 4.5%
• B) 8.25%
• C) 4.75%
• D) 3.5%
• E) None of the above

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