Pearson eText Foundations of Finance -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Foundations of Finance -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135639382
Author: Arthur Keown, John Martin
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Chapter 7, Problem 16SP
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To determine: The expected rate of return.

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