Tranquility, Inc

question 75

Multiple Choice

Tranquility, Inc. has common shares with a price of $18.37 per share. The firm paid a dividend of $1.50 yesterday, and dividends are expected to grow at 9 percent for three years and then at 2 percent thereafter. What is the implied cost of common equity capital for Tranquility? Round your final percentage answer to 1 decimal place.

• A) 9.5%
• B) 10.5%
• C) 11.5%
• D) 12.5%

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Definitions:

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between the expected (standard) costs of a product and the actual costs incurred.

Cost of Goods Sold

The overall expenses involved in creating or purchasing goods sold in a given timeframe, consisting of the cost of materials, workforce, and indirect costs.

Standard Cost

A set cost for producing either one unit or multiple units of a product within a defined timeframe, based on existing or expected operational circumstances.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a specific product.