Joan Owns the Following Portfolio of Securities A)0975
B)1

question 78

Multiple Choice

Joan owns the following portfolio of securities.What is the beta for the portfolio? $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline { \text { Company } } & \text { Beta } & \text { Percent of Portfolio } \\\hline \text { Alphabet } & 2.00 & 25 \% \\\hline \text { Chase } & 0.75 & 50 \% \\\hline \text { Amazon } & 1.40 & 25 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)0.975
• B)1.055
• C)1.225
• D)1.38

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the sales revenue generated from manufactured goods and the cost of goods sold (COGS), highlighting the profitability of manufacturing activities.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs and treats fixed manufacturing overhead as a period cost.

Operating Income

Income generated from regular business operations, excluding revenues and expenses from non-operating activities.

Inventory

The overall quantity of products and materials in possession of a company, intended for future sale or to be used in manufacturing.