A business has a dividend payout ratio of 0.6, an expected growth rate of 4% per year, and investors require a 9% return on their investment. What should be the price-earnings ratio? a. 10x b. 12x c. 15x d. 6x

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A business has a dividend payout ratio of 0.6, an expected
growth rate of 4% per year, and investors require a 9% return on
their investment. What should be the price-earnings ratio?
a. 10x
b. 12x
c. 15x
d. 6x
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