Helix Common Stock Currently Sells for $30, and Its Current

question 54

Multiple Choice

Helix common stock currently sells for $30, and its current dividend is $1.50. If the required rate of return on Helix stock is 15%, what is the implied growth rate of its earnings and dividends?

• A) 13.5%
• B) 9.5%
• C) 10.0%
• D) 30.0%

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