Paramount,Inc

question 121

Multiple Choice

Paramount,Inc.just paid a dividend of $2.05 per share,and the firm is expected to experience constant growth of 12.50% over the foreseeable future.The common stock is currently selling for $65.90 per share.What is Paramount's cost of retained earnings using the Dividend Growth Model approach?

• A)12.50%
• B)17.90%
• C)16.00%
• D)14.55%

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