Question 32 (1 point) Wampa Inc. has an expected return of 10% and a beta of...

Question 32 (1 point) Wampa Inc. has an expected return of 10% and a beta of 2.80. The risk-free rate is 1%. What is the EXPECTED RETURN ON THE MARKET?

Question 33 (1 point) Sith Inc. offers a zero-coupon bond that has 10 years to maturity and the yield-to- maturity of similar bonds is 2%. What is the market price of Sith Inc's bond?

Question 34 (1 point) A Chicago, Illinois municipal bond has a maturity date in 20 years, offers a 3% coupon rate, and is currently priced at $ 990. If bond investors face a average tax rate of 15%, what would the yield be on a corporate bond with similar characteristics?

Question 35 (1 point) Count Inc. just paid a dividend of $ 20.20. Dividends are expected to grow at 4% and the current price of Count Inc. stock is $ 350. What is the required rate of return of Count inc. stock?

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