Assume That the Risk-Free Rate of Return Is 4%, and the Expected

question 88

Multiple Choice

Assume that the risk-free rate of return is 4%, and the expected return on the market portfolio is 10%. If the systematic risk inherent in the stock of ABC Corporation is 1.80, using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) calculate the expected return of ABC.

• A)14.0%
• B)14.8%
• C)16.0%
• D)16.8%

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