Company A has a beta of 0.80 wile company B's beta is 1.20. The required return on the stock market is 12.00%, and the risk free rate is 5%. What is the difference between A's and B's required rates of return?

17. Company A has a beta of 0.80, while Company B's beta is 1.20. The required return on the stock market is 12.00%, and the risk-free rate is 5%. What is the difference between A's and B's required rates of return? a. 2.2% b. 2.8% c. 3.5% d. 3.9% e. 4.8%