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question 129

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
The Valentine Company currently has a 14 percent annual growth rate, while the market average is 4 percent. The market multiple is 15.
-Refer to Exhibit 9.13. Determine the P/E ratio for the Valentine Company assuming Valentine can maintain its superior growth rate for the next five years.

• A) 23.7
• B) 16.4
• C) 15.3
• D) 8.3
• E) 3.8

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