Mulherin's Stock Has a Beta of 1

question 22

Multiple Choice

Mulherin's stock has a beta of 1.23,its required return is 11.75%,and the risk-free rate is 2.30%.What is the required rate of return on the market? (Hint: First find the market risk premium. ) Do not round your intermediate calculations.

• A) 7.69%
• B) 8.19%
• C) 9.98%
• D) 12.38%
• E) 10.58%

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