If a Stock's Dividend Is Expected to Grow at a Constant

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a stock's dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 6 percent in the future and it has just paid a dividend of $3.00 per share,and you have an alternative investment of equal risk that will earn a 9 percent rate of return,what would you be willing to pay per share for this stock?

• A)$9
• B)$20
• C)$45
• D)$106

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Definitions:

Expanding Current Operations

The process of increasing the scale or scope of a company's business activities.

Accrued Interest

The accumulation of interest on a loan or bond since the last payment date but not yet paid out to the lender.

Gain on Sale of Investments

The profit realized from selling investments for more than the purchase price.

Investments-Evans Company Bonds

Specific long-term investments made in the bonds issued by Evans Company.