Stock A has a beta = 0.8, while Stock B has a beta = 1.6. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?a. If the risk-free rate increases but the market risk premium remains constant, the required return on Stock A will increase by more than that on Stock B.b. If the marginal investor becomes more risk averse, the required return on Stock B will increase by more than the required return on Stock A.c. Stock B's required return is double that of Stock A's.d. If the marginal investor becomes more risk averse, the required return on Stock A will increase by more than the required return on Stock B.e. An equally weighted portfolio of Stocks A and B will have a beta lower than 1.2.

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Answer:

a.

Explanation:

Correct option is > a. If the marginal investor becomes more risk averse, the required return on Stock B will increase by more than the required return on Stock A.

Reason: Required rate Stock B will increase so that to attract new investors for stock B and make returns more rational against associated risk.