1. A 1-year, 4 percent euro denominated bond sells at par. A comparable risk 1-year, 5.5 percent euro/dollar dual-currency bond pays $1,500 at maturity per €1,000 of face value. It sells for €1,250. What is the implied $/€ exchange rate at maturity?
2. Stock R has a beta of 1.2, Stock S has a beta of 0.35, the required return on an average stock is 12%, and the risk-free rate of return is 6%. By how much does the required return on the riskier stock exceed the required return on the less risky stock? Round your answer to two decimal places.?