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ABC Company holds a well-diversified portfolio in the amount of $90,000 that has an expected return of 11.0% and a beta of 1.28. It is buying 1,000 shares of DEF Company stock at $10 a share and adding them to its portfolio. DEF Company has an expected return of 13.0% and a beta of 1.50. Currently, the risk free rate is 2.5%, and the stock market return is 8.06%.

What will the beta on the portfolio be after the purchase of the Syngine stock?
a. 1.17
b. 1.29
c. 1.36
d. 1.42
e. 1.23

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The Correct Answer Is E. 1.23
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