Slippery Slope Roof Contracting Has an Equity Beta of 1

question 3

Multiple Choice

Slippery Slope Roof Contracting has an equity beta of 1.2, capital structure with 2/3 debt, and a zero tax rate.What is its asset beta?

• A)0.40
• B)0.72
• C)1.20
• D)1.80
• E)None of the above

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