Answer:
For beta = 0.60
Project costs of capital for new ventures = 8.2%
For beta = 1.57
Project costs of capital for new ventures = 14.99%
Explanation:
Data provided in the question;
The Treasury bill rate = 4%
The market risk premium = 7%
Project Beta Internal Rate of Return, %
P 0.85 18
Q 0.00 14
R 2.00 18
S 0.25 15
T 1.50 20
Now,
a) For beta = 0.60
Project costs of capital for new ventures
= Treasury bill rate + ( Beta × market risk premium )
= 0.04 + ( 0.60 × 0.07 )
= 0.04 + 0.042
= 0.082
or
0.082 × 100% = 8.2%
For beta = 1.57
Project costs of capital for new ventures
= Treasury bill rate + ( Beta × market risk premium )
= 0.04 + ( 1.57 × 0.07 )
= 0.04 + 0.1099
= 0.1499
or
= 0.1499 × 100% = 14.99%