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question 18

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Suppose that all capital gains are taxed at a 20% rate,and that the dividend tax rate is 40%.Rearden Metal is currently trading for $40 per share,and is about to pay a $5 special dividend.
-Absent any other trading frictions or news,Rearden's share price just after the dividend is paid will be closest to:

• A)$35.
• B)$36.
• C)$37.
• D)$40.

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