Problem 7-15 Constant-Growth Model (LO2) A stock sells for $40. The next dividend will be $4 per share. If the rate of return earned on reinvested funds is a constant 10% and the company reinvests a constant 40% of earnings in the firm, what must be the discount rate? Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a whole percent. Discount rate %

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Problem 7-15 Constant-Growth Model (LO2)
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A stock sells for $40. The next dividend will be $4 per share. If the rate of return earned on reinvested funds is a constant 10%
and the company reinvests a constant 40% of earnings in the firm, what must be the discount rate?
Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a whole percent.
Discount rate
%
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7-15 Constant-Growth Model (LO2) Check my work A stock sells for $40. The next dividend will be $4 per share. If the rate of return earned on reinvested funds is a constant 10% and the company reinvests a constant 40% of earnings in the firm, what must be the discount rate? Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a whole percent. Discount rate %
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