Which of the Following Will Increase the Cost of Equity

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the cost of equity for a firm with a beta of 1.1? I. decrease in the security's beta
II) decrease in the market risk premium
III) decrease in the risk-free rate
IV) increase in the risk-free rate

• A) II only
• B) III only
• C) I and II only
• D) II and III only
• E) I and IV only

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