Dudek Manufacturing's Common Stock Is Currently Selling for $45/share

question 66

Multiple Choice

Dudek Manufacturing's common stock is currently selling for $45/share. Their most recent dividend (annual) was $2.50, and is expected to grow at 5% per year indefinitely. What is Dudek's cost of retained earnings?

• A)10.56%
• B)10.83%
• C)12.14%
• D)13.00%
• E)17.14%

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