You Recently Purchased a Stock That Is Expected to Earn

question 69

Multiple Choice

You recently purchased a stock that is expected to earn 15 percent in a booming economy,9 percent in a normal economy and lose 5 percent in a recessionary economy.There is a 15 percent probability of a boom,a 75 percent chance of a normal economy,and a 10 percent chance of a recession.What is your expected rate of return on this stock?

• A)8.00%
• B)7.45%
• C)8.50%
• D)7.75%
• E)9.50%