The Boston House Increases Its Dividend Each Year

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Boston House increases its dividend each year. The next annual dividend is expected to be $2.25 a share. Future dividends will increase by 5.0 percent annually. What is the current value of this stock if the discount rate is 13 percent?

• A)$28.91
• B)$28.13
• C)$28.78
• D)$29.00
• E)$29.17

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