A Portfolio Comprises Coke (Beta of 1

question 4

Multiple Choice

A portfolio comprises Coke (beta of 1.3) and Wal-Mart (beta of 0.7) . The amount invested in Coke is $20,000 and in Wal-Mart is $20,000. What is the beta of the portfolio?

• A) 0.9
• B) 0.95
• C) 1.00
• D) 1.10

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The break-even point is the level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and sales at the break-even point.

Sales Revenue

The income received by a company from its sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.

Unit Selling Price

The price levied for an individual unit of a product or service.