USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 7

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The National Motor Company's last dividend was $1.25, and the directors expect to maintain the historic 4 percent annual rate of growth. You plan to purchase the stock today because you feel that the growth rate will increase to 7 percent for the next three years and the stock will then reach $25.00 per share.
-Refer to Exhibit 8.2. How much should you be willing to pay for the stock if you require a 16 percent return?

• A) $17.34
• B) $18.90
• C) $19.09
• D) $19.21
• E) $20.35