Alpha's Preference Shares Currently Have a Market Price Equal to R80

question 3

Multiple Choice

Alpha's preference shares currently have a market price equal to R80 per share.If the dividend paid on this share is R6 per share, what is the required rate of return investors are demanding from Alpha's preference shares?

• A) 7.5%
• B) 13.3%
• C) 6.0%
• D) R6.00
• E) None of the above is a correct answer.

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