For a Levered Firm Where B_A = Beta of Assets

question 54

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 are correct.

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