Asset W has an expected return of 13 percent and a beta of 1.25. If the risk-free rate is 4.5 percent, complete the following table for portfolios of Asset W and a risk-free asset. Illustrate the relationship between portfolio expected return and portfolio beta by plotting the expected returns against the betas. What is the slope of the line that results?

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Percentage of Portfolio in Asset W Portfolio Portfolio Expected Return Beta 0% 25 50 75 100 125 150