The Beta of Ricci Co

question 79

Multiple Choice

The beta of Ricci Co.'s stock is 3.2, whereas the risk-free rate of return is 9 percent. If the expected return on the market is 18 percent, then what should investors expect as a return on on Ricci Co.?

• A) 28.80%
• B) 37.80%
• C) 48.60%
• D) 57.60%

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

Earnings from a company’s primary business activities, discounting the effects of financing and tax considerations.

Residual Income

The net operating income that an investment center earns above the minimum required return on its operating assets.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of the assets used in the day-to-day operations of a business, calculated over a certain period of time.

Sales

The total revenue generated from selling goods or services.