The Expected Rate of Return on Rewind Industries Is 2

question 54

Multiple Choice

The expected rate of return on Rewind Industries is 2.5 times the 12 percent expected rate of return from the market. What is Rewind's beta if the risk-free rate is 6 percent?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

Interest calculated only on the principal amount, or the initial sum of money borrowed or invested, without compounding.

Finance Company

A business that provides loans to individuals and companies, unlike banks, primary lending revolves around installment credit and financing consumer purchases.

Assignable Loan Contract

A loan agreement that allows the lender to transfer the loan to another party.

Simple Interest Rate

The simple interest rate is the percentage of an original sum of money (principal) charged for borrowing or paid for investment over a given period.