A stock has a beta of $0\mathrm{.}9$ and an expected return of $9$ percent. A risk$-$free asset currently earns $4$ percent.

a$.$ What is the expected return on a portfolio that is equally invested in the two assets?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to $2$ decimal places.

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