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

question 84

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 5-6. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock A when you consider its systematic risk measure (beta) ?

• A) -2.3%
• B) -0.3%
• C) 0.3%
• D) 2.3%
• E) 3.0%

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Definitions:

Freight In

The cost associated with transporting goods from suppliers to the recipient, typically recorded as part of inventory cost.

Net Purchases

The total amount of purchases after subtracting any returns, allowances, and discounts over a specific period.

Purchase Returns

Occurs when a buyer returns merchandise that it had purchased from a supplier, often due to issues like defects or dissatisfaction.

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in the purchase price of goods, often granted by suppliers for early payment.