ABC Co Has Paid Annual Dividends in the Past Five Years

question 194

Multiple Choice

ABC Co. has paid annual dividends in the past five years of $.20, $.25, $.28, $.33, and $.36. Calculate the average growth rate of its dividends.

• A) 1.16 percent
• B) 1.80 percent
• C) 12.47 percent
• D) 15.83 percent
• E) 17.25 percent

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