Exhibit 5-5
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S)

question 33

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-5
USE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT PROBLEM(S) $\begin{array}{ccccc}\text { Stock } & \mathrm{R}_{\text {it }} & \mathrm{R}_{\text {mt }} & \mathrm{a}_{\mathrm{i}} & \text { Beta } \\\hline \mathrm{A} & 10.6 & 15 & 0 & 0.8 \\\mathrm{Z} & 9.8 & 8.0 & 0 & 1.1\end{array}$
R_it = return for stock i during period t
R_mt = return for the aggregate market during period t
-Refer to Exhibit 5-5. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock Z during period t using only the aggregate market return (ignore differential systematic risk) ?

• A) 1.80
• B) 1.40
• C) -1.80
• D) -4.80
• E) -8.80

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Definitions:

Treasury Shares

Shares that were once part of the circulating supply of stock but were subsequently reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Financing Activities

Processes that involve the flow of cash between a company and its owners and creditors, affecting the equity and debt of the business.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, primarily affecting the company's liquidity.

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on preferred stock, which must be paid out before any dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.