Answer: 17.25%
Explanation:
Question is incomplete but given the variables involved, the company's return can be calculated by using the Capital Asset Pricing Model the formula of which is;
Required return = Risk free rate + beta ( market risk premium)
Lets assume a beta of 1.5 ( you'll use your beta).
Required return = 4.5% + 1.5 * 8.5%
= 17.25%
