Exhibit 12.9 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 41

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12.9
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
The aggregate market currently has a retention ratio of 60 percent, a required rate of return of 12 percent, and an expected growth rate for dividends of 4 percent.
-Refer to Exhibit 12.9.Starting with the initial conditions,you expect the retention ratio to be constant,the rate of inflation to decline by 2 percent,and the growth rate to decline by 1 percent.What is the expected P/E?

• A) 8.57
• B) 8.00
• C) 6.67
• D) 5.71
• E) 5.00

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The expense associated with raw materials that are directly included in the manufacturing of a product, an important component of total production cost.

Work in Process Account

A financial account found in the ledgers of manufacturing companies where costs related to the production process that are not yet complete are recorded.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses related to employees who directly work on the manufacturing of products, distinct from indirect labor involved in supervisory and administrative roles.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A scenario in which the overhead assigned to goods or services surpasses the actual costs, necessitating adjustments in financial accounting.