Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 76

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below. The volatility of the market portfolio is 10%,the expected return on the market is 12%,and the risk-free rate of interest is 4%.
-The beta for the market is closest to:

• A)0.80.
• B)1.00.
• C)1.10.
• D)1.25.

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Social Regulation

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Social Security Administration

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Food And Drug Administration

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Public Interest Theory

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