Alpha Stock Has an Expected Return of 8

question 2

Multiple Choice

Alpha stock has an expected return of 8.2 percent and betas of: β_GNP = 1.23; β_I = .97; and β_Ex = 1.08.This expectation is based on a three-factor model with expected values of: GNP growth of −1 percent; inflation of 2.4 percent; and export growth of 3.5 percent.However,actual growth in these factors turns out to be .55 percent,1.8 percent,and 2.6 percent,respectively.Assuming there was no unexpected news related specifically to the stock,what was the stock's total rate of return?

• A)8.04 percent
• B)8.55 percent
• C)8.47 percent
• D)7.85 percent
• E)8.85 percent

Understand the concepts of free energy changes in biochemical reactions.

Describe the role enzymes play in controlling metabolic pathways and their regulation.

Identify the differences between potential and kinetic energy, and provide examples within biological systems.

Understand the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to biological systems.

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