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a. Stock A is more volatile because it has the higher beta coefficient.?b. Required rate of return = rf + (rm - rf)beta  For stock A:   Required rate = .02 + (.08 - .02)1.3 = 9.8%?  For stock B:   Required rate = .02 + (.08 - .02)0.8 = 6.8%?c. Valuation of stock A:   V =D0(1 + g)=$1.00(1 + .04)= $17.93    k - g  .098 -.04?   Valuation of stock B:?   V = D0(1 + g) = $1.00(1 + .04) = $37.14    k - g  .068 -.04??d. Even though the dividends and growth rates are equal, stock A is riskier (higher beta) which reduces its valuation.

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