Oak Enterprises Has a Beta of 1

question 71

Multiple Choice

Oak Enterprises has a beta of 1.2, the market return is 8%, and the T-bill rate is 4%. Its tax rate is 21%. What is its expected required return of common equity?

• A) Between 11% and 12%
• B) Between 8% and 9%
• C) Between 7% and 8%
• D) Between 5% and 6%

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