A Stock Pays a Constant Annual Dividend and Sells for $31.11

question 62

Multiple Choice

A stock pays a constant annual dividend and sells for $31.11 a share. If the dividend yield of this stock is 9%,what is the dividend amount?

• A) $1.40
• B) $1.80
• C) $2.20
• D) $2.40
• E) $2.80

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