Luther Industries Has a Dividend Yield of 4

question 71

Multiple Choice

Luther Industries has a dividend yield of 4.5% and a cost of equity capital of 12%.Luther Industries dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate indefinitely.The growth rate of Luther's dividends is closest to:

• A)7.5%.
• B)5.5%.
• C)16.5%.
• D)12%.

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