total value = 114 + 54 + 313 = 481
Asset beta = weighted average beta
= 0.34 * (54/481) + 1.34 * (313/481)
= 0.910
Discount rate = risk free rate + beta * market risk premium
= 7% + 0.91 * 8%
= 14.28%
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