Jiffy co. expects to pay a dividend of $3.00 per share in one year. the current price of jiffy common stock is $60 per share. flotation costs are $3.00 per share when jiffy issues new stock. what is the cost of internal common equity (retained earnings) if the long-term growth in dividends is projected to be 8 percent indefinitely? select one:
a. 14 percent
b. 13 percent
c. 15 percent
d. 16 percent

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

Harry is 25 years old with a 1.55 rating factor for his auto insurance. if his annual base premium is $1,012, what is his total premium? $1,568.60 $2,530 $1,582.55 $1,842.25

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