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FIN.256.M016.FALL25.Principles of Finance Final Exam FIN.256.M016.FALL25.Principles of Finance Final Exam

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A stock has an expected return of 14.3 percent, the risk-free rate is 1.3 percent, and the market risk premium is 6.1 percent. What must the beta of this stock be?Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places (e.g., 32.16).FIN256-2025-Fall-Final-Blank.xlsx

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This question uses the CAPM framework to relate an asset's expected return to the risk-free rate and the market risk premium. First, identify the formula: Expected Return = Risk-free Rat......Login to view full explanation

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