Based on the Following Information, Make an Estimate of the Stock's

question 89

Multiple Choice

Based on the following information, make an estimate of the stock's Beta: Month 1 = Stock +1.5%, Market +1.1%; Month 2 = Stock +2.0%, Market +1.4%; Month 3 = Stock -2.5%, Market -2.0%.

• A)Beta is greater than 1.0
• B)Beta is less than 1.0
• C)Beta equals 1.0
• D)There is no consistent pattern of returns

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A way of allocating service department costs directly to production departments without intermediate steps.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day activities of a business involved in producing and delivering its products and services, generating cash flows from these primary activities.

Income Tax Expense

The total amount of income tax a company is obligated to pay to the government, based on its taxable income for a particular period.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid out, respectively.