Luther Industries Has a Dividend Yield of 4

question 118

Multiple Choice

Luther Industries has a dividend yield of 4.5% and and a cost of equity capital of 12%.Luther Industries' dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate indefinitely.The growth rate of Luther's dividends is closest to:

• A)7.5%
• B)5.5%
• C)16.5%
• D)12%
• E)4.5%

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The total revenue from sales less returns, allowances, and discounts.

Cost of Goods Sold

The straightforward costs related to the production of goods a company distributes, encompassing materials and labor expenses.

Gross Profit

The financial measure representing the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of a company in managing its labor and supplies in production.

Net Income

The company's final earnings following the deduction of all expenses and taxes from the gross revenue.