The Busy Bee Corporation Had a Share Price at the Start

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Busy Bee Corporation had a share price at the start of the year of $25.18, paid a dividend of $0.62 at the end of the year, and had a share price of $27.91 at the end of the year. Which of the following is closest to the rate of return of investments in companies with equal risk to Busy Bee Corporation for this period?

• A)17%
• B)13%
• C)15%
• D)10%

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