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question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Luther Industries has $5 million in excess cash and 1 million shares outstanding.Luther is considering investing the cash in one-year treasury bills that are currently paying 5% interest,and then using the cash to pay a dividend next year.Alternatively,Luther can pay the cash out as a dividend immediately and the shareholders can invest in the treasury bills themselves.Assume that capital markets are perfect.
-If Luther decides to pay the dividend immediately the dividend per share will be closest to:

• A)$1.05.
• B)$5.25.
• C)$5.00.
• D)$4.75.

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Definitions:

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate that describes the full amount of interest paid over one year, considering compounding.

APR

Annual Percentage Rate; the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, inclusive of any fees or additional costs.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate on a loan or investment, taking into account the effect of compounding over a given period of time.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows, reflecting the risk and time value of money.