Pinkman Motors paid a dividend of $ 3.75 last year. If J Pinkmans return on equity is 24% and its retention rate is 25%, what is the value of the common stock if investors require a 20% rate of return? a. $ 38.39 b. $18.39 c. $82.39 d. $ 28.39

Pinkman Motors paid a dividend of $ 3.75 last year. If J Pinkmans return on equity is 24% and its retention rate is 25%, what is the value of the common stock if investors require a 20% rate of return? a. $ 38.39 b. $18.39 c. $82.39 d. $ 28.39

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter7: Common Stock: Characteristics, Valuation, And Issuance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8P

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