Alpha Technologies' stock has a beta of 1.45, the risk-free rate is 4%, and the expected return on the market is 12%. Calculate Alpha's cost of equity capital. Options: A) 14.80% B) 15.60% C) 16.40% D) 17.20%
Alpha Technologies' stock has a beta of 1.45, the risk-free rate is 4%, and the expected return on the market is 12%. Calculate Alpha's cost of equity capital. Options: A) 14.80% B) 15.60% C) 16.40% D) 17.20%
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Transcribed Image Text:Alpha Technologies' stock has a beta of 1.45, the risk-free rate is 4%, and the
expected return on the market is 12%. Calculate Alpha's cost of equity capital.
Options:
A) 14.80%
B) 15.60%
C) 16.40%
D) 17.20%
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