Answer:
The answer is option (C). The firm's required rate of return=11.95%
Explanation:
The required rate of return can be expressed using the formula below;
RRR=RFR+B(MRR)
where;
RRR=required rate of return
RFR=risk free return
B=beta
MRR=market rate of return
In our case;
RRR=unknown
RFR=4.25%
B=1.4
MRR=5.5%
This can be written as;
Required rate of return=risk free return+(beta×market rate of return)
replacing;
RRR=4.25%+(1.4×5.5)
RRR=(4.25%+7.7)=11.95%
The firm's required rate of return=11.95%
