Question 1: 10 marks
Given the following information for the stock of Foster Company, calculate its beta.

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Question 2: 20 marks

ABC Company is considering investing in either of the two outstanding bonds. Both bonds have Rs.2,000 par values and 10% coupon interest rates and pay annual interests. Bond A has exactly 3 years to maturity, and bond B has 5 years to maturity.
a) Calculate the value of bond A if the required rate of return is 14%.
b) Calculate the value of bond B if the required rate of return is 14%.
c) If ABC wants to minimize the Interest Rate Risk, which bond should be purchased? Why.