For a Levered Firm Where B_A = Beta of Assets

question 63

Multiple Choice

For a levered firm where b_A = beta of assets and b_D = beta of debt,the equity beta (b_E) equals:

• A)b_E = b_A
• B)b_E = b_A + (D/E)× [b_A - b_D]
• C)b_E = b_A + (D/(D + E))× [b_A - b_D]
• D)none of the options

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