The Ordinary Equity of Eddie's Engines,Inc

question 8

Multiple Choice

The ordinary equity of Eddie's Engines,Inc.sells for €25.71 a share.The equity is expected to pay €1.80 per share next month when the annual dividend is distributed.Eddie's has established a pattern of increasing its dividends by 4% annually and expects to continue doing so.What is the market rate of return on this equity?

• A)7%
• B)9%
• C)11%
• D)13%
• E)15%

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