1.) You are analyzing a common stock with a beta of 2.8. The risk-free rate of interest is 5 percent and the expected return on the market is 12 percent. What is the stock's equilibrium required rate of return? Round to the nearest hundredth percent. Answer in the percent format. Do not include % sign in your answer (i.e. If your answer is 4.33%, type 4.33 without a % sign at the end.)
2.) You are calculating the required rate of return for BBC's equity. It has a beta of 1.15. The Treasurt rate is 3.4% and the market offers a premium over risk-free rate of 5%. What is the required rate of return for the equity? Round to the nearest hundredth percent. Answer in the percent format. Do not include % sign in your answer (i.e. If your answer is 4.33%, type 4.33 without a % sign at the end.)