Value Line's Estimated Dividends on Its Industrial Composite for 199X

question 63

Essay

Value Line's estimated dividends on its Industrial Composite for 199X are $2.00 while estimated earnings are $4.30.The expected spread between k and g is .04.
(a)What is the P/E ratio?
(b)What is the estimated price for this Index?

Apply knowledge of accounting principles to calculate cash payments and cash receipts from operating activities using the direct method.

Analyze the impact of changes in current asset and liability accounts on cash flows.

Distinguish between noncash investing and financing activities and their reporting requirements.

Comprehend the impact of treasury stock transactions and changes in equity on the cash flows.

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