Cooley Company's stock has a beta of 1.28, the risk-free rate is 2.25%, and the market risk premium is 5.50%. What is the firm's required rate of return? Do not round your intermediate calculations.

A. 9.29%
B. 9.94%
C. 10.96%
D. 8.55%
E. 11.52%


Answer: A

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