If a Firm Has a Market Beta of 0

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a firm has a market beta of 0.9,is subject to an income tax rate of 35 percent,has a risk-free rate of 6 percent,a market risk premium of 7 percent,and has a market value of debt to market value of equity ratio of 60 percent,what does the market expect the firm to generate in terms of equity returns using CAPM?

• A) 6%
• B) 7%
• C) 12.3%
• D) 13%

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of the next best alternative that is foregone when a decision is made to choose one option over others.

Cash Outlay

The actual amount of money spent by a company to purchase goods or services, as opposed to accounting estimates or accruals.

Alternative Investments

Assets that do not fall into the conventional investment categories such as stocks, bonds, and cash, examples include real estate, commodities, and hedge funds.

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.