The XYZ Company,whose Ordinary Shares Are Currently Selling for $40

question 109

Multiple Choice

The XYZ Company,whose ordinary shares are currently selling for $40 per share,is expected to pay a $2.00 dividend in the coming year.If investors believe that the expected rate of return on XYZ is 14%,what growth rate in dividends must be expected?

• A)5%
• B)14%
• C)9%
• D)6%

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