If the Market Rate of Return Is 12%, and the Beta

question 101

Multiple Choice

If the market rate of return is 12%, and the beta on Consolidated Edison is .8, the return on Con Ed is:

• A) greater than 12%
• B) less than 12%
• C) greater or less than 12%, depending on the risk-free rate of return
• D) dependent on some other factors

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