Victor and Maria Hernandez Wonder About Investing Victor and Maria have decided to increase their contribution to their investment portfolio since Victor is now age 59 and thinking about retiring in five years. For years, they have followed a moderate-risk investment philosophy and put their money in suitable stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The value of their portfolio is now $420,000, and this is in addition to their paid-for rental property, which is worth $300,000. They plan to invest about $12,000 every year for the next five years. a. If Victor and Maria bought a stock with a market price of $20 and a beta value of 1.7 , what would be the likely price of an $12,000 investment after one year if the general market for stocks rose 9 percent? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not round intermediate calculations. $ b. What would the same investment be worth if the general market for stocks dropped 11 percent? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not round intermediate calculations. $ c. Discuss the positives and negatives of preferred stock for Victor and Maria. Victor and Maria will receive a fixed dividend per share other dividends are paid out to common stockholders. They receive any extra income from the stock other than their fixed dividend. The market price of preferred stock is to changes in interest rates. Victor and Maria have voting privileges