The Green Fiddle Has Declared a Dividend of $2

question 69

Multiple Choice

The Green Fiddle has declared a dividend of $2.60 per share. Suppose capital gains are not taxed but dividends are taxed at 15 percent. New IRS regulations require that taxes be withheld at the time the dividend is paid. Green Fiddle stock closed at $36.80 per share today and the stock goes ex dividend tomorrow. What will be the ex-dividend price?

• A) $34.59
• B) $39.40
• C) $36.80
• D) $34.20
• E) $34.70

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