Assume That Considine Inc

question 31

Multiple Choice

Assume that Considine Inc.hired you as a consultant to help estimate its cost of capital.You have been provided with the following data: D₀ = $0.90; P₀ = $22.50; and g = 7.00% (constant) .Based on the DCF approach,what is Considine's cost of equity from retained earnings?

• A)9.98%
• B)10.40%
• C)10.83%
• D)11.28%

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