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Assume that the risk free rate is 3.5% and that the market risk premium rate is 7%.

What is the required rate of return on a stock with a beta of 0.8%. round answer to two decimal places. ______________%

What is the required rate of return on a stock with a beta of 1.6? round answer to two decimal places. ________________%

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