USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 59

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The aggregate market currently has a retention ratio of 60 percent, a required rate of return of 12 percent, and an expected growth rate for dividends of 4 percent.
-Refer to Exhibit 9.9. What is the current earnings multiplier?

• A) 2.5
• B) 5.0
• C) 7.5
• D) 10.0
• E) 12.5

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