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Chapter 26, Problem 6P
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Calculate the value of option using Black Scholes model.
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A project has an assigned beta of 1.24, the
risk-free rate is 3.8%, and the market rate of
return is 9.2%. What is the project's
expected rate of return?
A. 15.21%
B. 11.41%
C. 10.50%
D. 14.61%
Consider two project alternatives, project I and project II, with their payoffs and their associated
probabilities outlined in the following table:
Project I
Project II
Payoff
10
15
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Probability
0.1
0.8
0.1
Payoff
1. Compute RRI for each project;
2. Would you select project I or project II? Why.
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Assume you are risk-averse and have the following three choices.
Standard
Deviation
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A
B
C
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Value
$ 2,520
2,930
2,480
$ 1,420
1,050
1,040
a. Compute the coefficient of variation for each.
Note: Round your answers to 3 decimal places.
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A
B
C
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