Calculate the required rate of return for options

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The Simpson Corporation is thinking about investing in two new options, each option has a different level of risk that is associated with it. Option (A) is a new product and it is investing in a new market. Option (B) is an expansion of a well-established existing market. The risk-free rate is 2% and the expected rate of inflation is 3%. For a low risk investment Simpson Corporation expects 2%, but for a high risk investment Simpson Corporation expects 5%.

Calculate the required rate of return for options A and B.

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