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An investment banker has recommended a $100,000 portfolio containing assets B, D, and F. $20,000 will be invested in asset B, with a beta of 1.5; $50,000 will be invested in asset D, with a beta of 2.0; and $30,000 will be invested in asset F, with a beta of 0.5. The beta of the portfolio is
a. 1.25
b. 1.33
c. 1.45
d. Unable to determine from the information provided.

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Beta of portfolio is calculated given amount invested in individual assets and their respective beta

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