Shares of Bleckwell Remodelers Common Stock Are Currently Selling for $32.50

question 250

Multiple Choice

Shares of Bleckwell Remodelers common stock are currently selling for $32.50 a share. The last annual dividend paid was $2.25 per share. The market rate of return is 14%. At what rate is the dividend growing?

• A) 6.62%
• B) 6.84%
• C) 7.06%
• D) 7.13%
• E) 7.25%

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