Assume That the Single Factor APT Model Applies and a Portfolio

question 11

Multiple Choice

Assume that the single factor APT model applies and a portfolio exists such that 2/3 of the funds are invested in Security Q and the rest in the risk-free asset. Security Q has a beta of 1.5. The portfolio has a beta of:

• A) 0.00.
• B) 0.50.
• C) 0.75.
• D) 1.00.
• E) 1.50.

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The specific amount of a good or service consumers are willing to buy at a given price during a specific period.

Elasticity Coefficient

A numerical measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to a change in one of its determinants, like price.

Same Elasticity

A condition where two or more products have identical responsiveness in quantity demanded or supplied when there is a change in price.

Perfectly Elastic Demand

Refers to a market situation where consumers are willing to purchase any quantity of the product at a certain price, but no quantity at any other price.