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1) Portfolio Beta = Weighted average beta = 0.5 x 1.2 + 0.3 x 0.8 + 0.2 x 0 = 0.84
2) Portfolio Risk Premium = 0.5 x 9% + 0.3 x 6% = 6.3%
3) Yes.
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