You Are Considering the Purchase of a Share of Edie's

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are considering the purchase of a share of Edie's common stock.You expect to sell it at the end of 1 year for $32.00.You will also receive a dividend of $2.50 at the end of the year.Edie just paid a dividend of $2.25.If your required return on this stock is 12%,what is the most you would be willing to pay for it now?

• A) $28.57
• B) $33.05
• C) $20.83
• D) $30.80

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