Use the SML model to calculate the cost of equity for a firm based on the following information: the firm's beta is 1.5; the risk free rate is 5%; the market risk premium is 2%.

Use the SML model to calculate the cost of equity for a firm based on the following information: the firm's beta is 1.5; the risk free rate is 5%; the market risk premium is 2%. 


a. 4.5%

b. 8.0%

c. 9.5%

d. 10.5%


Answer: 8.0%


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