The Dividend Payout Ratio for the Aggregate Market Is 65

question 141

Multiple Choice

The dividend payout ratio for the aggregate market is 65 percent, the required rate of return is 13 percent, and the expected growth rate for dividends is 8 percent. Compute the current earnings multiple.

• A) 7
• B) 13
• C) 4.61
• D) 14.61
• E) 15

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