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question 12

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following three individuals portfolios consisting of investments in four stocks:
-Assuming that the risk-free rate is 4% and the expected return on the market is 12%,then required return on Peter's portfolio is closest to:

• A)20%
• B)22%
• C)18%
• D)16%

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Definitions:

Float

The time difference between when a check is written and when the corresponding amount is actually withdrawn from the payer's account.

Collected Balance

Collected Balance refers to the amount of funds in a bank account that is available and has been processed completely, distinguishing it from the ledger balance.

Ledger Balance

The total balance of a bank account, calculated at the end of each business day, including all deposits and withdrawals that have been posted to the account.

Lockbox Arrangements

A service provided by banks to process payments quickly by collecting and depositing checks into the company's account on behalf of the company.