What Dividend Is Paid on Preferred Stock If Investors Require

question 6

Multiple Choice

What dividend is paid on preferred stock if investors require a 9% rate of return and the stock has a market value of $54.00 per share and a book value of $50.00 per share?

• A) $2.92
• B) $4.50
• C) $4.68
• D) $4.86

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