You Are Considering Acquiring a Common Stock That You Would

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are considering acquiring a common stock that you would like to hold for one year. You expect to receive both $3.50 in dividends and $42 from the sale of the stock at the end of the year. The maximum price you would pay for the stock today is _____ if you wanted to earn a 10% return.

• A) $23.91
• B) $24.11
• C) $26.52
• D) $27.50
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics of a consumer's preference ordering over a set of goods and services.

Consumption

The process by which goods and services are used up or consumed by individuals or groups.

Income

The monetary payment received for labor, services, or investment, constituting the financial resource individuals, businesses, or governments use for spending and saving.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan balance.