The Busby Corporation Had a Share Price at the Start

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Busby Corporation had a share price at the start of the year of $26.10, paid a dividend of $0.59 at the end of the year, and had a share price of $29.50 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 The Busby Corporation for this period?

• A) 14%
• B) 13%
• C) 12%
• D) 15%

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