Answer:
Rf=risk-free rate=3.91%
Explanation:
E(R) = Rf + ß( Rmarket - Rf )
E(R)= Expected return =12.15%=0.1215
Rf= Risk free rate = ?
ß = Beta = 1.31
Rmarket = Expected return of market = 10.2 %= 0.102
Changing to fraction before solving
0.1215= Rf + 1.31(0.102- rf)
0.1215= Rf +0.13362-1.31Rf
0.13362-0.1215= -Rf+1.3Rf
0.01212=0.31Rf
Rf= 0.01212/0.31= 0.03909 x 100%= 3.909% =3.91%
or Solving directly
12.15= Rf +1.31(10.2-Rf)
12.15= Rf +13.362 -1.31Rf
13.362 -12.15=-Rf + 1.31Rf
1.212= 0.31Rf
Rf =3.909% round off to 3.91%