The Common Stock of Shaky Building Supply Has a Beta

Multiple Choice

The common stock of Shaky Building Supply has a beta that is 22 percent greater than the overall market beta.Currently, the market risk premium is 9.56 percent while the U.S.Treasury bill is yielding 3.3 percent.What is the cost of equity for this firm?

A) 15.16 percent
B) 14.36 percent
C) 15.31 percent
D) 14.96 percent
E) 14.25 percent