A portfolio comprises Coke (beta of 1.6) and Wal-Mart (beta of 0.7). The amount invested in Coke is $20,000 and in Wal-Mart is $30,000. What is the beta of the portfolio? A. 1.22 B. 1.06 C. 1.38 D. 1.27

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A portfolio comprises Coke (beta of 1.6) and Wal-Mart (beta of 0.7). The amount invested in Coke is $20,000 and in Wal-Mart is $30,000. What is the beta of the
portfolio?
A. 1.22
B. 1.06
C. 1.38
D. 1.27
Transcribed Image Text:A portfolio comprises Coke (beta of 1.6) and Wal-Mart (beta of 0.7). The amount invested in Coke is $20,000 and in Wal-Mart is $30,000. What is the beta of the portfolio? A. 1.22 B. 1.06 C. 1.38 D. 1.27
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