Given the following two stocks A and B

If the expected market rate of return is $0\mathrm{.}09$ and the

risk$-$free rate is $0\mathrm{.}05,$ which security would be

considered the better buy and why?

Select one:

a$.$ B because it offers an expected excess

return of $1\mathrm{.}8\%.$

b$.$ B because it offers an expected return of

$14\%.$

c$.$ A because it offers an expected excess

return of $1\mathrm{.}2\%.$

d$.$ B because it has a higher beta.

e$.$ A because it offers an expected excess

return of $2\mathrm{.}2\%.$