The Expected Rate of Return on Research Industries Is Twice

question 199

Multiple Choice

The expected rate of return on Research Industries is twice the 12 percent expected rate of return from the market. What is Research's beta if the risk-free rate is 6 percent?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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