hartman motors has $32 million in assets, which were financed with $8 million of debt and $24 million in equity. Hartman's beta is currently 1.6, and its tax rate is 30%. Use the Hamada equation to find Hartman's unlevered beta, bu. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places

hartman motors has $32 million in assets, which were financed with $8 million of debt and $24 million in equity. Hartman's beta is currently 1.6, and its tax rate is 30%. Use the Hamada equation to find Hartman's unlevered beta, bu. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places

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