Stock A's stock has a beta of 1.30, and its required return is 11.00%. Stock B's beta is 0.80. If the risk-free rate is 4.75%, what is the required rate of return on B's stock? (Hint: First find the market risk premium.) Select the correct answer.   a. 8.45%     b. 8.50%     c. 8.60%     d. 8.55%     e. 8.65%

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Stock A's stock has a beta of 1.30, and its required return is 11.00%. Stock B's beta is 0.80. If the risk-free rate is 4.75%, what is the required rate of return on B's stock? (Hint: First find the market risk premium.)

Select the correct answer.

  a. 8.45%  
  b. 8.50%  
  c. 8.60%  
  d. 8.55%  
  e. 8.65%  
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