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1. The last dividend on Spirex Corporation\'s common stock was $3.75, and the ex

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Question

1.     The last dividend on Spirex Corporation's common stock was $3.75, and the expected growth rate is 8 percent. If you require a rate of return of 15 percent, what is the highest price you should be willing to pay for this stock?

a.

$44.00

b.

$38.50

c.

$40.00

d.

$45.69

e.

$57.86

  

a.

     

$44.00

     

b.

     

$38.50

     

c.

     

$40.00

     

d.

     

$45.69

     

e.

     

$57.86

   The last dividend on Spirex Corporation's common stock was $3.75, and the expected growth rate is 8 percent. If you require a rate of return of 15 percent, what is the highest price you should be willing to pay for this stock?

Explanation / Answer

Hi,


Please find the answer as follows:


Price to be Paid for the Stock = D1/(ke-g)


D1 = 3.75*(1+.08) = 4.05


ke = 15%

g = 8%


Price to be Paid for the Stock = 4.05/(.15-.08) = 57.86


Option E (57.86) is the correct answer.


Thanks.