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5. Stock PQR is expected to provide a constant annual dividend of $4 forever, i.e., there is zero growth expected in the future. PQR is

5. Stock PQR is expected to provide a constant annual dividend of $4 forever, i.e., there is zero growth expected in the future. PQR is trading for a price of $40 on the exchange (assume the market is efficient and all stocks are priced in equilibrium.) The risk-free rate is 4% and the expected market return is 12%. Assuming that all other variables remain at their original values and the beta of the stock doubles, what is the percentage change in the price of Stock PQR?

  1. +60%
  2. +37.50%
  3. -60%
  4. -37.50%
  5. None of the above

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