Answer: a) 16.39%
b) 11.11%
c) 10%
d)7.25%
Explanation:
In calculating the nominal rate of return on a perpetual stock, the following formula is used,
rp = Dp/Vp.
Where,
r = rate of return,
D= dividend;
V = current market price of preferred stock
Dividend is 10% of Par
Dividend = 10% * 100
Dividend = $10
a) $61
= 10/61
= 0.16393442623
= 16.39%
b) $90
= 10/90
= 11.11%
c) $100
= 10/100
= 10%
d) $138
= 10/138
= 0.07246376811
= 7.25%
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