Spencer Bioengineering's Preferred Stock Has a Par Value of $100

question 72

Multiple Choice

Spencer Bioengineering's preferred stock has a par value of $100 and pays a dividend of $4.50. The current price of Spencer's preferred is $75. Spencer's tax rate is 34%. The before tax and after tax cost of preferred equity to Spencer is

• A) 4.5%, 2.97%.
• B) 6.00%, 3.96%.
• C) 6.00% , 6.00%.
• D) 8.04%, 6.00%.

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A piece of transparent material with at least one curved surface, which refracts or focuses light rays.

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The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Pupil

The circular opening in the center of the eye that allows light to enter and reach the retina, adjusting in size to regulate the amount of light.

Cornea

The clear, protective outer layer of the eye that helps to focus incoming light.