The Expected Return on Mike's Seafood Stock Is 17

question 57

Multiple Choice

The expected return on Mike's Seafood stock is 17.9 percent. If the expected return on the market is 13 percent and the beta for Kiwi is 1.7, then what is the risk-free rate?

• A) 4.5%
• B) 5.0%
• C) 5.5%
• D) 6.0%

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