Smith Energy Corporation has a dividend yield of 5%, and it's stock closed at $100 yesterday. This implies a QUARTERLY dividend of: O $1.25 O $2.50 O $3.75 O $5.00

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Smith Energy Corporation has a dividend yield of 5%, and its stock closed at $100 yesterday. This implies a QUARTERLY dividend of:

- $1.25
- $2.50
- $3.75
- $5.00

**Explanation:**

To find the quarterly dividend, use the formula:

\[ \text{Annual Dividend} = \text{Dividend Yield} \times \text{Stock Price} \]

Here, the annual dividend is \( 5\% \times 100 = 5 \).

Since this is the annual dividend, the quarterly dividend is:

\[ \frac{5}{4} = 1.25 \]

Thus, the correct answer is $1.25.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Smith Energy Corporation has a dividend yield of 5%, and its stock closed at $100 yesterday. This implies a QUARTERLY dividend of: - $1.25 - $2.50 - $3.75 - $5.00 **Explanation:** To find the quarterly dividend, use the formula: \[ \text{Annual Dividend} = \text{Dividend Yield} \times \text{Stock Price} \] Here, the annual dividend is \( 5\% \times 100 = 5 \). Since this is the annual dividend, the quarterly dividend is: \[ \frac{5}{4} = 1.25 \] Thus, the correct answer is $1.25.
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