Currently, a firm has an equity beta of 2.5. Its existing capital mix is 40 percent risk-free debt and 60 percent equity. What is the unlevered equity beta if no borrowing involved? Ignore corporate taxes. 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.9 3.0
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