fCompany A has a beta of 0.70, while Company B's beta is 1.45. The required return on thestock market is 11.00%, and the risk-free rate is 2.25%. What is the difference betweenA's and B's required rates of return?O a. 4.30%O b. 4.71%O c. 5.01%O d. 5.06%

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f Company A has a beta of 0.70, while Company B's beta is 1.45. The required return on the stock market is 11.00%, and the risk-free rate is 2.25%. What is the difference between A's and B's required rates of return? O a. 4.30% O b. 4.71% O c. 5.01% O d. 5.06%