Lake Cojust Paid a Dividend of $3 Per Share Out of of Earnings

question 30

Multiple Choice

Lake Co.just paid a dividend of $3 per share out of earnings of $5 per share.If its book value per share is $40,what is the expected growth rate in dividends?

• A)7.5%
• B)8%
• C)12.5%
• D)5%

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