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3. Computer Associates is trying to buy Computer Sciences. Assume: CA has an equity beta of 1.5 and a debt beta of 0.2. It has $8bn in equity and $2bn in debt. CS has an equity beta of 1.6 and a debt beta of 0.24. It has $6bn in equity and $2bn in debt. The risk free rate is 3% and the expected return on the market is 12%. What discount rate should CA use to determine what price to pay for CS? (3 pts)

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