The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)assumes Which of the Following

question 16

Multiple Choice

The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) assumes which of the following?
I.a risk-free asset has no systematic risk.
II.beta is a reliable estimate of total risk.
III.the reward-to-risk ratio is constant.
IV.the market rate of return can be approximated.

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

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet is a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position, listing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Purchases Returns and Allowances

Transactions where buyers return goods to the seller or receive a reduction in the selling price, decreasing the cost of purchases.

Sales Discounts

Reductions applied to the sale price as an incentive or for early payment.

Perpetual Inventory System

The inventory system of a company that keeps a continuous (perpetual) record of inventory on hand and of the cost of goods sold.