Mr. Jhon wants to buy the common stock of Hydro electric company. The risk free rate of return is 8% on government bond. The present market portfolio return is 15%. If the beta of systemeatic risk is 1.20, what is the cost of stock?

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Mr. Jhon wants to buy the common stock of Hydro electric company. The risk free rate of return is 8% on government bond. The present market portfolio return is 15%. If the beta of systemeatic risk is 1.20, what is the cost of stock?

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