Fris BCorporation Share Is Currently Selling for $42

question 28

Multiple Choice

Fris B.Corporation share is currently selling for $42.86.It is expected to pay a dividend of $3.00 at the end of the year.Dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate of 3% indefinitely.Compute the required rate of return on FBC shares.

• A)10%
• B)33%
• C)7%
• D)4.3%

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