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question 39

Multiple Choice

Martha's Vineyard recently paid a $3.60 annual dividend on its common stock. This dividend increases at an average rate of 3.5% per year. The stock is currently selling for $62.10 a share. What is the market rate of return?

• A) 2.5%
• B) 3.5%
• C) 5.5%
• D) 6.0%
• E) 9.5%

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