What Is the Cost of a Preferred Stock with a $100

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is the cost of a preferred stock with a $100 par value that pays a $9.60 dividend per year? The security has a flotation cost of $3.37 and will be retired at its par value in 20 years.

• A) 9.6%
• B) 9.9%
• C) 10.0%
• D) 10.6%

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