Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below

Assume that the risk-free rate of interest is 3% and you estimate the market's expected return to be 9%.
-The equity cost of capital for "Miney" is closest to:

• A)6.30%.
• B)7.50%.
• C)9.30%.
• D)9.75%.

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Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The retention ratio is a financial metric that measures the proportion of a company's earnings that are not distributed as dividends to shareholders but are instead reinvested in the business.

Debt-equity Ratio

A measure of a company's financial leverage calculated by dividing its total liabilities by its shareholder's equity.

Growth Rate

Growth rate refers to the percentage increase in the size or value of something over a specific period.

Retains Earnings

Profits that a company chooses to re-invest in the business rather than distribute to shareholders.