Assume that the risk-free rate is 2.5% and the market risk premium is 8%. What is the required return for the overall stock market? Round your answer to one decimal place.  ? % What is the required rate of return on a stock with a beta of 0.5? Round your answer to one decimal place. ?  %     The above is a two part question, therefore the second answer is determined based off the first answer provided. Please, please, please do provide both answers.

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