Charlene Owns Stock in a Company Which Has Consistently Paid

question 97

Multiple Choice

Charlene owns stock in a company which has consistently paid a growing dividend over the last five years. The first year Charlene owned the stock, she received $1.71 per share and in the fifth year, she received $2.89 per share. What is the growth rate of the dividends over the last five years?

• A) 12 percent
• B) 7 percent
• C) 5 percent
• D) 14 percent

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