GeM Industries' common stock is currentlyselling for $72.15 per share. Last year, thecompany paid dividends of $1.25 per share.The projected growth rate of dividends forthis stock is 4.85%. What rate of return doesan investor expect to receive on this stock if itis purchased today?

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GeM Industries' common stock is currently selling for $72.15 per share. Last year, the company paid dividends of $1.25 per share. The projected growth rate of dividends for this stock is 4.85%. What rate of return does an investor expect to receive on this stock if it is purchased today?