Compute the Current Earnings Multiple If the Dividend Payout Ratio

question 32

Multiple Choice

Compute the current earnings multiple if the dividend payout ratio for the aggregate market is 60 percent,the required rate of return is 11%,and the dividend growth rate is 8%.

• A) 15
• B) 20
• C) 25
• D) 30
• E) 35

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