Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If the risk-free rate rises, then the market risk premium must also rise.
• B) If a company's beta is halved, then its required return will also be halved.
• C) If a company's beta doubles, then its required return will also double.
• D) The slope of the security market line is equal to the market risk premium, (r_M − r_RF).
• E) Beta is measured by the slope of the security market line.

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Definitions:

Sales

The total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a specific period.

Maturity Date

The specified date on a financial instrument when the principal amount is due to be paid back or when an investment reaches its full value.

90-Day Note

A short-term debt obligation that matures or is due to be paid 90 days after its issuance.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, typically recorded as an expense for the period it relates to.