Atlas Corporation wishes to estimate its cost of retained earnings.The firm's beta is 1.3.The rate on 6-month T-bills is 2%,and the return on the S&P 500 index is 15%.What is the appropriate cost for retained earnings in determining the firm's cost of capital?
A) 17.0%
B) 19.5%
C) 18.9%
D) 22.1%

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The cost of retained earnings can be estimated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate + Beta * (Market Return - Risk-Free Rate). Substituting the given values: 2% + 1.3 * (15% - 2%) = 18.9%.

Atlas Corporation Wishes to Estimate Its Cost of Retained Earnings