What Constant Growth Rate in Dividends Is Expected for a Stock

question 85

Multiple Choice

What constant growth rate in dividends is expected for a stock valued at $32.00 if next year's dividend is forecast at $2.00 and the appropriate discount rate is 13 percent?

• A)5.00 percent
• B)6.25 percent
• C)6.75 percent
• D)15.38 percent $32.00 =

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