The Sisyphean Company's common stock is currently trading for $27.25 per share. The stock is expected to pay a $2.60 dividend at the end of the year and the Sisyphean Company's equity cost of capital is 14%. If the dividend payout rate is expected to remain constant, then the expected growth rate in the Sisyphean Company's earnings is closest to: OA. 8.92% OB. 2.23% OC. 6.69% OD. 4.46% ***

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The Sisyphean Company's common stock is currently trading for $27.25 per
share. The stock is expected to pay a $2.60 dividend at the end of the year and
the Sisyphean Company's equity cost of capital is 14%. If the dividend payout
rate is expected to remain constant, then the expected growth rate in the
Sisyphean Company's earnings is closest to:
A. 8.92%
OB. 2.23%
OC. 6.69%
O D. 4.46%
***
Transcribed Image Text:The Sisyphean Company's common stock is currently trading for $27.25 per share. The stock is expected to pay a $2.60 dividend at the end of the year and the Sisyphean Company's equity cost of capital is 14%. If the dividend payout rate is expected to remain constant, then the expected growth rate in the Sisyphean Company's earnings is closest to: A. 8.92% OB. 2.23% OC. 6.69% O D. 4.46% ***
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